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Operating Partner

PCL Ventures
Santa, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 11/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/26/2026

Operating Partner – Whataburger
Pay: $90,000 base bonus potential
Location: Hiring for Clovis, NM; Hobbs, NM; Taos, NM; Carlsbad, NM, and Alamogordo, NM
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Savings Plans, Paid Time Off, Leadership Development and Career Growth


Operating Partners lead restaurant teams, coaching and developing staff while overseeing hiring, training, and promotions. They manage daily operations, ensure a safe and welcoming environment, and use performance data to drive results—all while inspiring their team to succeed.

Whataburger Family: Who we are

People make the difference at Whataburger—Family Members take pride in their work, take care of each other, and love serving our customers. At Whataburger, you will work for a brand and legacy that fills you with pride, on a team that cares about helping you learn and grow and belong to a family that loves winning together. Join the Whataburger Family and we’ll work together to instill values and skills that will serve you well no matter where your journey leads you.


What You’ll Do

As an Operating Partner, you’ll:
Lead and develop a team of Managers and Team Leaders
Recruit, hire, train, and coach team members
Create a welcoming, customer-focused environment
Oversee daily operations, ensuring food safety, cleanliness, and service standards
Manage scheduling, labor, and inventory to hit performance goals
Track sales and expenses to drive profitability
Recognize and reward your team’s successes

What We’re Looking For
3 years of restaurant leadership experience (GM, AGM, or similar)
Proven ability to hire, coach, and grow strong teams
Hands-on leader who can run a busy, fast-paced operation
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Food Safety Certification (or willingness to get one
Valid driver’s license

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Take the next step in your career and join the Whataburger Family. Click “Apply” to get started—we can’t wait to meet you!


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).

Whataburger is more than a burger chain. It’s a place that feels like home to more than 43,000 Family Members and millions of customers. We take PRIDE in our work. We CARE for each other. And absolutely LOVE serving our customers.

Whataburger is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Salary : $90,000

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