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Senior General Manager

Company: Workstream
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: March 5, 2025

Job Description:

Are you bready to make history? Join us and help bring Whataburger to Knoxville!We're MWB Restaurants, a rapidly growing Whataburger franchisee, and we're looking for a Senior Operating Partner to lead the way in Knoxville! This isn't just any GM role - you'll be the first operator in East Tennessee, launching our first restaurant and setting the stage for many more to come.As our Senior OP, you'll run a multi-million dollar restaurant, overseeing everything from budgeting and P&L to staffing, sales, and operations. But here's where it gets even more exciting: as we expand, our plan is for this role to quickly grow into multi-unit leadership, leading multiple restaurants across the area. If you're a high-performing GM ready to take the next step (or an Area Manager looking for your next big challenge) we want to meet you!HEADS UP: This role will require travel and hands-on training in Alabama for the first several months. Paid travel and training included!What You'll Do:

  • Take charge of a multi-million dollar business, owning sales, budgeting, P&L, and more
  • Build, lead, and motivate a team of 50-70+ burger experts
  • Set the standard for professionalism, coaching your team, sharing ideas, and celebrating wins
  • Ensure every guest leaves full, happy, and thinking "what-a-burger"!
  • Drive engagement, sales, and profitability through smart, creative marketing
  • Fostering a culture of friendly competition, productivity, and fun
  • Leave a lasting positive impact on our guests, your team, and your communityRewards You'll Enjoy:
  • $75,000 base salary (paid weekly!)
  • $5,000 - $45,000 annual bonus potential
  • $10,000 ramp-up bonus plan for new unit openings
  • 3 weeks of PTO after 90 days
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • 401(k) with a 50% match up to 6%
  • 100% company-paid life insurance
  • Access same-day pay and low-interest loans with FinFit (if eligible)
  • Whataburger Family Foundation (hardship assistance)
  • Whataburger Scholarship Program
  • Paid relocation assistanceThis Job Is For You If:
  • You've been a leader for brands like McDonald's, Taco Bell, Raising Cane's, Culver's, or similar
  • You have experience as a high-volume GM (bonus points if you're already a multi-unit leader)
  • You're a builder - someone who thrives on launching, growing, and scaling operations
  • You love leading and developing teams, turning great employees into future leaders
  • You have a strong understanding of P&L, cost controls, and business growth
  • You're ready to own your market, making Whataburger a household name in East TennesseeWhata you waiting for? Apply now! (Burger puns encouraged, but not required)
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Keywords: Workstream, Knoxville , Senior General Manager, Executive , Knoxville, Tennessee

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