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Manager - Clovis

Whataburger

Clovis, NMFull-time$40K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$40K/yr
Location
Clovis, NM
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Food Handlers CertificationFood Safety CertificationValid Driver's License

Job overview

The Restaurant Manager leads Team Members and Team Leaders to deliver customer experiences and operational excellence. The role oversees fresh cooking, restaurant cleanliness and comfort, and team development. Whataburger offers management training and career-development opportunities. The posting lists a starting salary of $40K, a 40-hour work week, and medical, dental, vision, retirement, and time-off benefits.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationNegotiationTeam MotivationTeamworkLeadershipBack-of-House SystemsPoint-of-Sale SystemsRestaurant Operating SystemsBudgetary ConceptsPerformance Review ProcessLiftingStandingReadingComputer UseTelephone UseOffice Equipment Use

Qualifications

Must Be 18+High School Diploma or EquivalentValid Driver's LicenseLiability InsuranceGood Driving RecordSatisfactory Background CheckFood Handlers CertificationFood Safety Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

The Jobs for Veterans Act mandates priority of service to veterans seeking employment and training opportunities. To ensure compliance with this law, this job posting will be available only to veterans for 24-48 hours. After this period, the Job will be released to all job seekers. At Whataburger, we started out with a simple goal: to serve a burger so big it took two hands to hold and so good that in one bite a customer would say What a burger!. We didnt just create a bigger, better burger, we built an amazing business with amazing plans for the future. Want to be a part of it? As theRestaurant Manager, our commitment to delivering the ultimate customer experience starts with you. Youll engage and empower every Team Member and Team Leader to achieve operational excellence each and every day. From fresh cooking with the best ingredients to making sure every customer enjoys a comfortable, clean, restaurant - everything we do starts with you. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU: - Competitive Salary (Starting at $40K) - 40 Hour Work Week - Comprehensive Management Training Program (Whataburger University) - Opportunities for Career Development and Growth - Leadership and Development Program - Whataburger Family Foundation and Scholarship Program - Medical, Dental and Vision Plans and 401(k) Savings Plan - Time Off Benefits - And so much more! As Whataburger grows, you can grow too. Were committed to developing the next generation of leaders for the restaurant industry. Leaders who will do things differently. Leaders who will drive the Whataburger Way. From Restaurant Team Member to Vice President, Whataburger provides training and opportunities for lifelong learning to ensure that all Family Members have the chance to grow and develop within the company. ### Required Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: - Must be at least 18 years of age - High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience; Associates degree preferred - 1+ years of restaurant leadership experience preferred - Driving is essential for this position so a valid drivers license with liability insurance, a good driving record and a satisfactory background check is required - Strong communication and negotiation skills along with the ability to motivate a team - Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with strong leadership skills - Knowledge of back-of-house systems, point-of-sale systems, restaurant operating systems, budgetary concepts and procedures, performance review process and more - Food Handlers Certification - Food Safety Certification (requirement may vary based on city, county or state) REQUIREMENTS: - Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. - Must be able to stand during entire shift - Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, lift, shake, stir, pour, carry, and push on occasion - Must be able to read (orders on tickets, menu board, receipts, etc.) - Frequent contact/immersion of hands in water, cleaning and sanitation solutions, meat products, poultry products, seafood, and produce items - Frequent washing of hands - Must be able to use computers, telephones, and office equipment This Job Posting does not contain an exhaustive list of all roles, activities, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position. This description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position. Whataburger reserves the right to revise the position or to require that other or different activities be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel or workload, rush jobs, technological developments or other operational need).

How this job compares

Set against the 9,239 open Restaurant Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$40K/yr
  • US median$58–70K/yr1,834 salary ranges

This rate, $40K, is 36% below the US median midpoint ($63K) — in the lowest quarter of Restaurant Manager salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 33 open Restaurant Manager jobs in New Mexico and 9,239 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New Mexico
Experience
Restaurant Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (3,365 postings).
Education
72 of the 9,239 open Restaurant Manager jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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