Welcome to Whataburger Careers!
Our Flavor — Why Whataburger
Whataburger isn’t just a fast-food burger chain it is where bold leadership starts — and where potential doesn’t just grow, it heats up. Whether you're leading the line or working behind the scenes, this is the place where opportunities stack up, and every day gives you a chance to Make a Difference.
Since 1950, we’ve invested in people who lead with integrity, Serve with Heart, and bring their best flavor to the team. We believe in working together, speaking up, having a little fun, and Winning as One — because great burgers (and great teams) start with the right ingredients. If you're ready — to learn, grow, impact, and Move Forward Boldly — we’ve got your back and your path cooked to perfection.
Your Recipe for Impact — What You’ll Do
As a Restaurant Innovation Group Director, you’ll lead the strategy and execution of initiatives that shape the future of the Whataburger restaurant experience. You’ll Make a Difference by driving innovations that improve operations, elevate the guest experience, and deliver measurable business results. You’ll Serve with Heart by ensuring every solution keeps team members and guests at the center. Through cross-functional leadership and alignment, you’ll Win as One, bringing teams together to deliver scalable, impactful change. And by challenging the status quo and introducing forward-thinking ideas, you’ll help the organization Move Forward Boldly—continuously evolving how we operate and serve.
Day-to-Day Ingredients — Responsibilities
As a Restaurant Innovation Group Director, you will:
The Sauce — Pay & Perks
What You Bring to the Table — Required Experience
As a Restaurant Innovation Group Director, you must have:
Extra Toppings — Desired Experience
As a Restaurant Innovation Group Director, we prefer you to have:
Where & How You’ll Work
This role is based at the San Antonio Home Office, working on‑site Monday through Thursday with remote flexibility on Fridays. In this role, you’ll have strong collaboration with leadership, across cross-functional teams, and with external partners to align capabilities with restaurant realities. The work environment is fast‑paced and requires sound judgment, strategic thinking, and strong collaboration skills. Full‑time availability is required, with occasional extended hours based on business needs, along with occasional travel to properties, project sites, and external meetings. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the San Antonio Home Office.
Whataburger is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, age, or other condition or status protected by law. Whataburger participates in the federal E-Verify Program. For more information go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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