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Wingstop Restaurants

Runs quick-service chicken wing restaurants

Guest Experience Expert

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Dallas, TX, USA
In Person
RetailCheckout & Customer Service

About the job

Requirements
  • High school diploma preferred.
  • Previous hospitality, cashiering, or food service experience is a plus — but energy and attitude are what matter most.
  • Must be 18 years or older with reliable attendance.
Responsibilities
  • Hello with Energy: Welcome every Guest within 3–5 seconds with confident energy, eye contact, and a genuine smile. Make it personal by using their name, complimenting their choice, or calling out details that make them feel special.
  • You Bring the Flavor: Act as the Guest’s flavor expert. Ask engaging questions, recommend sauces and sides, and confidently share your favorites to guide Guests through their flavor journey.
  • Plus Up the Service: Anticipate needs before Guests ask. Provide napkins, refills, and extras proactively. Double-check every order, confirm accuracy with confidence, and hand off food with genuine care.
  • End on a High Note: Thank every Guest sincerely, highlight their order, and invite them back. Every farewell should feel memorable and authentic.
  • Operate the POS system quickly and accurately while staying engaged with the Guest.
  • Process cash, credit, and digital transactions in line with Wingstop’s policies.
  • Manage online, phone, and third-party delivery orders, ensuring smooth and accurate handoffs.
  • Keep the counter, dining area, and beverage stations clean, stocked, and welcoming.
  • Refill drinks, clear tables, and maintain an environment where Guests feel comfortable and cared for.
  • Support teammates by running food, handling Guest requests, and assisting in other areas when needed.
  • Partner with kitchen teammates to ensure food accuracy and speed of service.
  • Follow all food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
  • Stay updated on menu knowledge, flavor profiles, and promotions to confidently guide Guests.
  • Communicate proactively with managers about Guest feedback and operational issues.
  • A true hospitality-first mindset — making people feel valued is second nature.
  • Confidence and energy that set the tone for the Guest experience.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
  • Dependable, organized, and a supportive team player.

About the company

Wingstop operates and franchises quick-service restaurants for guests seeking cooked-to-order chicken meals. Its menu includes classic and boneless wings, tenders and chicken sandwiches, with signature sauces, fries, sides, ranch and bleu cheese dips. Guests order in person, for carryout or delivery; Wingstop provides franchise partners with restaurant technology and brand support. Most locations are franchisee-operated; Wingstop Inc. also runs a smaller group and earns revenue from royalties, franchise and development fees, advertising contributions and company-owned restaurant sales. Wingstop began with its first restaurant in Garland, Texas, in 1994 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dallas, TX

Founded

1994

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What believers are saying

  • Expansion adds operating scale: Wingstop's February 2026 results reported 493 net restaurant openings worldwide during 2025.
  • Employees have targeted support: Wingstop's Morrison Family Scholarship funds education, and its Team Member Foundation addresses unexpected hardship.
  • System sales grew quickly: Wingstop reported 25% compound annual growth over three years through December 2025.

What critics are saying

  • Existing restaurants lost sales: Wingstop's domestic same-store sales fell 7.5% in the July 2026 results, pressuring royalties.
  • Wing prices remain exposed: Wingstop's bone-in wings lack fixed-price markets and represented 19.7% of March 2026 company-restaurant sales costs.
  • Corporate teams face reorganization: Wingstop's April 2026 filing recorded charges for a realignment announced in January 2026.

What makes Wingstop Restaurants unique

  • Menu choice centers on flavor: Wingstop gives its chicken meals 12 signature flavors.
  • Kitchen operations share common technology: Wingstop completed Smart Kitchen installation in all 2,586 domestic restaurants by December 2025.
  • Sports marketing has a league-wide platform: Wingstop is the NBA's Official Chicken Partner.

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