Restaurant Project Coordinator

Are you bready* for a change? Lettuce* tell you about Whataburger!
We’re the Usain Bolt of burger joints — flipping patties and getting orders out at lightning speed! At MWB, our culture is as welcoming as your grandma's kitchen, our leaders are as approachable as your favorite aunt, and our restaurants are tidier than Marie Kondo's apartment.
As our Project Coordinator, you’ll be the mastermind keeping us on track as we build and open 8-10 new restaurants each year. You'll keep things running smoothly and work with vendors to ensure things happen on time (like getting the floors installed before equipment arrives)!
One day, this role could grow into a management position, possibly even more. Eventually, you'll be leading a team and taking charge of even more projects. Exciting, right?
Rewards You'll Enjoy:

• $50-$60k base salary
• Weekly pay
• A work/life balance you can relish*
• 2 weeks’ paid vacation after 1 year
• 40hrs of sick leave that starts accruing on day 1
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with a 6% match
• 100% company-paid life insurance for you and your family
• Free office snacks
• Sky’s-the-limit career growth

The Things You'll Do:

• Ensure our new restaurant builds stay on track, and that each step happens smoothly and on time
• Keep us organized by managing essential documents and communications
• Dive into the numbers, find out what they're telling us, and share those discoveries
• Keep everyone in the loop about what's happening with our projects, from big milestones to little hiccups
• Take charge of procuring and installing new unit equipment, ensuring everything is ready to roll
• Oversee outside vendors and services, making sure they deliver top-notch work on time
• Work hand-in-hand with our crews and partners to make every project a success
• Play a key role in helping us build a multi-million-dollar company

What You'll Need To Succeed:

• Experience — Managing end-to-end projects for restaurants or retail chains
• Knowledge — PM best practices and experience in the restaurant/food service industry
• Tech Skills — Microsoft Office, Monday.com, Procore… you get the idea!
• Other Skills — Communication, organization, and an eye for detail
• Training — PMP certification or similar is a huge plus

Interview Process:
Here’s what we expect the interview process for this role to look like:

• Phone interview with our head of people
• Interview with the hiring manager
• 1-2 interviews with some of your future colleagues
• Offer!

Final Thoughts:
Research shows that ~60% of women and underrepresented groups only apply to jobs where they meet all the requirements. At MWB, we value diversity and unique experiences — even the nontraditional ones. So, if you meet at least 75% of the qualifications, please apply. We’d love to learn more about you and what you might bring!
Whata you waiting for? Apply today!

• Burger puns encouraged, but not required