Is Whataburger a good company to work for?

Whataburger has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 4,634 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 54% of employees would recommend working at Whataburger to a friend and 48% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Whataburger have been left by employees working as Food Service Worker , Part Time Cashier and Grill Cook .

Does Whataburger pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Whataburger employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Whataburger. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Whataburger?

54% of Whataburger employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Whataburger 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Whataburger?

Cashier (480) , Manager (295) , Team Leader (277) , Team Member (271) , Crew Member (130) , Cook (125) , Line Cook (70) , General Manager (59) , Sales Associate/Cashier (59) , Crew Member/Grill Cook (43) , Restaurant Manager (38) , Assistant Manager (35) , Team Lead (32) , Family Member (28) , Operating Partner (28)

What are the pros of working at Whataburger according to real employee reviews?

"The pay was good for a first time job with no experience as a teen in high school." ((in 422 reviews)); "Great people to work with and challenging" ((in 192 reviews)); "Flexible hours their willing to work with you and understand that there are things that may happen that can keep u from coming in" ((in 182 reviews)); "The benefits are great with Whataburger and money is there to be made plenty of hours" ((in 141 reviews)); "food and coworkers are good" ((in 123 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Whataburger according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management and very tiring" ((in 296 reviews)); "I took a position in the real estate segment... my “team” was unwelcoming... my manager was rude & cold." ((in 223 reviews)); "When rush hour hits it is a pain to keep up and there is no training." ((in 48 reviews)); "Too much favoritism for certain races and not for all" ((in 46 reviews)); "No breaks and scheduled on days I’m not supposed to be there" ((in 37 reviews))

What are employees saying about Whataburger layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Whataburger layoffs and their outlook for job security at Whataburger in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Whataburger locations?

San Antonio , Houston , Dallas , Fort Worth , Austin , El Paso , Corpus Christi , Katy , Arlington , College Station , Pensacola , Phoenix , Denton , Plano , McAllen , McKinney , Irving , Spring , Tucson , Oklahoma City , Cypress , Lubbock , Tulsa , Sugar Land , Brownsville , Amarillo , Allen , Frisco , Richmond , Jacksonville

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Whataburger reviews

3.5

54% would recommend to a friend

(4,528 total reviews)

Ed Nelson

67% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.0

Senior management

Whataburger has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 4,528 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Whataburger employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

5K reviews

1.0

Sep 8, 2025

Fired after 9 yearsvwhile on "PTO"

Operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay but also because if how much I was paid was one of the reasons I was terminated.

Cons

No longer treated like an individual when it was owned by the Dobson family. No care or concern about me or my family even though I was A HIPO OP my store was routinely in the top of the market. They dont care about their "family members " we are a means to an end. And they are suffering for it.

2.0

Sep 4, 2025

Management matters

Trainer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Weekly pay -(sometimes) Flexible hours - Room for moving up

Cons

-Bad management makes or breaks the job experience -Often working multiple stations alone -High stress work days

4.0

Sep 3, 2025

Good company to be at, especially when things are going great

Financial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly culture Intellectually stimulating Management relationships are positive, they uplift and advocate for you

Cons

Does not invest money for higher education (other than $500 scholarship lottery) Not suitable for introverts, participation in the culture matters a lot Medical benefits are mid range at best in value (not ideal for those that have a lot going on medically) Workload can be a bit much, be prepared to be task juggler and assert limitations when needed

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Jobs at Whataburger

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