Manager in Training (MIT)

Start your management career the right way. We're DH Burger (Double H Burger Company)—a family-owned Whataburger franchisee.

Our mission is simple:

BE the standard. That means following the playbook to the letter and executing it better than anyone else. We run a tight ship. Whataburger's brand standards and our internal procedures are the foundation, and we'll teach you exactly how to execute them. As a Manager in Training, you'll learn those systems from the inside out, then put them to work as an Assistant Manager. If you want a real shot at running a restaurant—not in five years, but as fast as you can earn it—this is where you start. What you'll earn $15.00/hour during training, $16.00/hour after you complete it Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) to build for the long haul Free meal during every shift ½-price meals anytime for you and your immediate family (spouse and children who live with you, must be present with you to order) Paid Learn2Serve certification —we cover it, you keep it 8-10 weeks of paid, structured training What you'll actually do You'll start by learning every station shift by shift—not from a textbook. Once you're out of training, you'll step into Assistant Manager duties and own a real piece of the operation.

A typical week looks like:

Working alongside your team, not from behind a desk. We develop managers who lead from the line, the grill, and the dining room. Running a spotless, food-safe building. NSF standards are top priority here. Cleanliness and food safety come first, every shift, every day. Learning every station —grill, fryers, board, drive-thru, dining room—until you can run them in your sleep. Owning the schedule. Reviewing the weekly forecast with your GM, handling time-off requests, and building a schedule that hits labor targets—submitted by Wednesday for GM approval. Driving guest experience. Posting weekly SMG reports, working with Service Ambassadors on areas to improve, and prepping for bi-weekly meetings. Executing promotions. Setting up quarterly LSM, prepping new POP when it arrives, completing menu price changes, and coordinating with the WOW committee on events. Building the next bench. Spotting talent on your floor, helping train new team members, and developing future leaders—including your own replacement. Handling the unexpected. Resolving guest complaints, addressing team concerns, and making the right call under pressure (and asking for help when you're unsure). Walking the dining room during rushes, doing table touches, and being present —our company promise to every guest who walks in. What we need from you Open availability —schedule varies week to week (mornings, nights, weekends, holidays as needed) A real Guest-First mindset: you'd rather be on the floor than hiding in the office Coachable—you're hungry to learn the right way to do things Steady under pressure—you keep your cool during a rush Comfortable with about 50 hours a week (we're upfront about that) Valid driver's license and a clean MVR (we run one) Willing to pass a background check (we run one) Restaurant experience is a plus, but not required. We'll train the right person. Why DH Burger and not the other guys Family-owned, not corporate. Our ownership team is hands-on and accessible—you'll know the people who sign your check, and they'll know you. We're growing. New stores mean new leadership openings—Assistant Manager, GM, Multi-Unit GM, Multi-Unit Supervisor, Training GM. Your next role is already on our org chart. We pay for your growth. Learn2Serve, ongoing training, real coaching from people who've actually run the line. Whataburger brand strength. You're not building traffic from scratch. You're learning to protect and grow a brand customers already drive across town for. Ready to BE the standard? Hit Apply. We review every application and will reach out directly if you're a fit. DH Burger / Double H Burger Company, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person