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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