Manager, Regional Facilities Maintenance - Nashville, TN or Birmingham, AL

Whataburger • Eugene, OR

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About The Position

Welcome to Whataburger Careers! This role manages restaurant maintenance across a designated region, overseeing work distribution, budgets, capital funds, and project planning. Responsible for ensuring timely preventative and corrective maintenance of restaurant equipment, buildings, and grounds, the position leads a team of technicians and provides operational tools and financial insights to support restaurant profitability and business success. Total Rewards: Competitive Weekly Pay Bonus Program with 250% Upside Potential Performance for Pay Program – Eligibility to Receive a Pay Increase Once a Year, Based on Performance Opportunities for Career Development and Growth Healthcare and Life Insurance Benefits Paid Time Off - 5 Weeks on Day 1! Paid Corporate Holidays Company Vehicle, Based on Position 401(k) Savings Plan with a Competitive Company Match Paid Parental Leave – Subject to Eligibility Requirements Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Scholarship Program - You and Your Dependents are Eligible! Whataburger Family Foundation (Hardship Grant Assistance) Discounted Meals For You and a Guest Wireless Service Discounts Computer & Software Discounts Fitness / Gym Discounts Awards and Recognition For All You Do Retirement Celebration Program People make the difference at Whataburger. We take pride in our work, take care of each other and love serving our customers. Join our family and we’ll work hard to instill values and skills that will serve you well no matter where your journey leads.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with college hours in technical-related courses preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• 6+ years’ experience preferably in restaurant industry
• Provide technical guidance on maintenance issues and mechanical malfunctions.
• Develop team capabilities to manage costs, capital funds, and project execution.
• Analyze and apply technology to improve operations and leverage new tools.
• Lead, influence, and motivate staff while fostering teamwork.
• Proficient in MS Office, Visio, and JD Edwards (as applicable).
• Strong understanding of departmental policies, budgeting, and project delegation.
• Prepare and present recommendations effectively to colleagues, managers, and direct reports

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned facilities, including maintenance, repairs, improvements, and emergency requests for 24/7 restaurant operations.
• Oversee work distribution, preventative and predictive maintenance programs, and inventory of parts and supplies.
• Direct special projects, new restaurant construction, renovations, and landscape initiatives.
• Supervise and train maintenance staff, including hiring, performance evaluation, and ongoing development.
• Manage third-party contractors and vendor performance, ensuring quality, compliance, and responsiveness.
• Monitor budgets, capital expenditures, and costs associated with facilities and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with fire, safety, and regulatory inspections, and act as liaison with local agencies.
• Provide guidance on technical troubleshooting and support for on-site technicians.
• Advise management on resources, productivity improvements, and operational efficiencies.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Bonus Program with 250% Upside Potential
• Performance for Pay Program – Eligibility to Receive a Pay Increase Once a Year, Based on Performance
• Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
• Healthcare and Life Insurance Benefits
• Paid Time Off - 5 Weeks on Day 1!
• Paid Corporate Holidays
• Company Vehicle, Based on Position
• 401(k) Savings Plan with a Competitive Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave – Subject to Eligibility Requirements
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Scholarship Program - You and Your Dependents are Eligible!
• Whataburger Family Foundation (Hardship Grant Assistance)
• Discounted Meals For You and a Guest
• Wireless Service Discounts
• Computer & Software Discounts
• Fitness / Gym Discounts
• Awards and Recognition For All You Do
• Retirement Celebration Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager