{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ece3ad453d7b1b4ce9fedcdd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ece3ad453d7b1b4ce9fedcdd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ece3ad453d7b1b4ce9fedcdd","title":"Operating Partner/General Manager","description":"DKT Investments: Who we arePeople make the difference at DKT Investments—Family Members take pride in their work, take care of each other, and love serving our customers. At DKT, you will work for a brand and legacy that fills you with pride, on a team that cares about helping you learn and grow, and belong to a family that loves winning together. Join our family and we'll work together to instill values and skills that will serve you well no matter where your journey leads you.Restaurant High Performing Teams: How we deliver Family Member Experience, Operations Excellence, and Customer ExperienceRestaurant High Performing Teams, (RHPT), are groups of Family Members who share a common vision, goal, and approach to work. They collaborate, challenge, and hold each other accountable to deliver the DKT experience to each other and our customers using the six Restaurant High Performing Team Characteristics; Coaching, Communication, Engagement, Empowerment, Recruiting, and Rewards and Recognition.Operating Partner: How you bring valueAt DKT, our Operating Partners direct and develop a strong team to drive operational excellence in their restaurant. Operating Partners report to the Area Manager. Operating Partners are coaches and mentors who provide development opportunities for their teams. They lead and supervise all aspects of the Family Member experience in our restaurants, from talent management to recruitment to training and promotion of current Family Members. Operating Partners inspire Family Members to deliver and succeed, and they create action plans based on performance data and financial goals. Operating Partners ensure that operations are always clean, safe, and in the customer's eye, \"ready for business.\"REQUIREMENTSTypical minimum requirements to perform the job.Must be at least 18 years of ageEducationHigh school diploma/GED or equivalent work experienceExperience and Demonstrated Behaviors3-5 years' experience in the restaurant industry preferredPrevious experience in a restaurant leadership position preferredDemonstrated intermediate to advanced level of ability to communicate, influence, and negotiate decisions while motivating assigned staffDemonstrated ability to work in a team environmentDemonstrated ability to observe and coachDemonstrated ability to encourage open communicationDemonstrated ability to engage others in a team environmentDemonstrated ability to empower Managers and team membersDemonstrated ability to recognize and reward positive contributions by restaurant Family MembersKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesProficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint preferredStrong general knowledge of the organization and its functionsStrong general knowledge of working practices, procedures, and techniquesIntermediate to advanced understanding of budgetary concepts and proceduresIntermediate to advanced ability to delegate projects and get work done through othersIntermediate to advanced understanding of performance review processAbility to prepare and present ideas and recommendations to colleagues, managers, and direct reports with ample notice and preparationProfessional CertificationsFood Safety Certification (may vary based on city, county, and state requirements)Food Handler's CertificationWorking Conditions/Travel RequirementsMust be available and work the necessary time to satisfactorily fulfill job responsibilitiesMust be able to report to work timely and as required by operational/business needsMust be able to work a full-time schedule and be able to work all shifts based on operational needs of the restaurantMust be able to travel occasionally, both locally and long distances (including air travel) to work sites, meeting sites, and other locationsWorking conditions exist to satisfactorily fulfill job responsibilitiesMust possess a valid driver's license, submit to releasing a Motor Vehicle Record that adheres to the Whataburger standards, and maintain current automobile liability at minimum levels in their state of residencePhysical RequirementsMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasionMust be able to stand during entire shiftMust be able to reach, bend, stoop, lift, shake, stir, pour, carry, and push on occasionMust be able to read (orders on tickets, menu board, receipts, etc.)Frequent contact/immersion of hands in water, cleaning and sanitation solutions, meat products, poultry products, seafood, and produce itemsFrequent washing of handsMust be able to use computers, telephones, and office equipment #J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Workstream","rawCompany":"workstream","city":"Gilmer","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T23:45:54.852Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"},{"code":"11-9051.00","title":"Food Service Managers","slug":"food-service-managers"},{"code":"35-1012.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-food-preparation-and-serving-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722513","title":"Limited-Service Restaurants","slug":"limited-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722310","title":"Food Service Contractors","slug":"food-service-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Operating Partner/General Manager","description":"DKT Investments: Who we arePeople make the difference at DKT Investments—Family Members take pride in their work, take care of each other, and love serving our customers. 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