What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at Waffle House, Inc.?
Operations Manager
Waffle House | Jackson, Memphis, Covington, Dyersburg TN
Launch Your Leadership Career with One of America's Most Successful Restaurant Companies
Are you ready to build a career where your leadership, work ethic, and ambition determine how far you can go?
Waffle House is seeking motivated, people-focused leaders to join our team as an Operations Manager in Jackson, Memphis, Covington, and Dyersburg, Tennessee. Whether you're a recent college graduate or an experienced leader looking for your next opportunity, we'll provide the training, mentorship, and support needed to build a long-term career with unlimited advancement potential.
At Waffle House, we don't just hire managers—we develop future District Managers, Division Managers, and company executives.
Why Waffle House?
First-year earning potential of $65,000–$85,000
$6,000 Annual Education Bonus for qualifying college degrees
Monthly and annual performance bonuses
Stock ownership opportunities
Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid leadership training
3–10 days of paid vacation every year
Industry-leading career advancement opportunities
What You'll Do
As an Operations Manager, you'll lead a high-performing restaurant while learning every aspect of running a successful business. You'll gain valuable experience in leadership, operations, financial management, talent development, and customer service.
Responsibilities include:
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team
Recruit, hire, train, and mentor future leaders
Deliver an exceptional guest experience
Manage daily restaurant operations and financial performance
Drive sales, profitability, and operational excellence
Maintain the highest standards of food safety and quality
Foster a positive, people-first culture built on teamwork and accountability
What We're Looking For
We're looking for leaders who are:
Passionate about developing people
Driven, dependable, and highly motivated
Strong communicators who enjoy building relationships
Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environment
Flexible to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays
Experienced in leadership, management, hospitality, retail, sales, military, athletics, or customer service—or eager to grow into a leadership role
Why Build Your Career at Waffle House?
For more than 70 years, Waffle House has built its success by investing in people. We promote from within, provide world-class leadership development, and offer one of the clearest career paths in the restaurant industry.
This isn't just another management job—it's an opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that rewards performance, develops leaders, and promotes from within.
Locations
📍 Jackson, Memphis, Dyersburg, Covington, Tennessee
Ready to Lead?
If you're looking for more than just a job—and want a career where your potential, leadership, and results determine your success—we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and start building your future with Waffle House.
Waffle House | Jackson, Memphis, Covington, Dyersburg TN
Launch Your Leadership Career with One of America's Most Successful Restaurant Companies
Are you ready to build a career where your leadership, work ethic, and ambition determine how far you can go?
Waffle House is seeking motivated, people-focused leaders to join our team as an Operations Manager in Jackson, Memphis, Covington, and Dyersburg, Tennessee. Whether you're a recent college graduate or an experienced leader looking for your next opportunity, we'll provide the training, mentorship, and support needed to build a long-term career with unlimited advancement potential.
At Waffle House, we don't just hire managers—we develop future District Managers, Division Managers, and company executives.
Why Waffle House?
First-year earning potential of $65,000–$85,000
$6,000 Annual Education Bonus for qualifying college degrees
Monthly and annual performance bonuses
Stock ownership opportunities
Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid leadership training
3–10 days of paid vacation every year
Industry-leading career advancement opportunities
What You'll Do
As an Operations Manager, you'll lead a high-performing restaurant while learning every aspect of running a successful business. You'll gain valuable experience in leadership, operations, financial management, talent development, and customer service.
Responsibilities include:
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team
Recruit, hire, train, and mentor future leaders
Deliver an exceptional guest experience
Manage daily restaurant operations and financial performance
Drive sales, profitability, and operational excellence
Maintain the highest standards of food safety and quality
Foster a positive, people-first culture built on teamwork and accountability
What We're Looking For
We're looking for leaders who are:
Passionate about developing people
Driven, dependable, and highly motivated
Strong communicators who enjoy building relationships
Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environment
Flexible to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays
Experienced in leadership, management, hospitality, retail, sales, military, athletics, or customer service—or eager to grow into a leadership role
Why Build Your Career at Waffle House?
For more than 70 years, Waffle House has built its success by investing in people. We promote from within, provide world-class leadership development, and offer one of the clearest career paths in the restaurant industry.
This isn't just another management job—it's an opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that rewards performance, develops leaders, and promotes from within.
Locations
📍 Jackson, Memphis, Dyersburg, Covington, Tennessee
Ready to Lead?
If you're looking for more than just a job—and want a career where your potential, leadership, and results determine your success—we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and start building your future with Waffle House.
Salary : $6,000