Welcome to Whataburger Careers!
Our Flavor — Why Whataburger
Whataburger isn’t just a fast-food burger chain it is where bold leadership starts — and where potential doesn’t just grow, it heats up. Whether you're leading the line or working behind the scenes, this is the place where opportunities stack up, and every day gives you a chance to Make a Difference.
Since 1950, we’ve invested in people who lead with integrity, Serve with Heart , and bring their best flavor to the team. We believe in working together, speaking up, having a little fun, and Winning as One — because great burgers (and great teams) start with the right ingredients. If you're ready — to learn, grow, impact, and Move Forward Boldly — we’ve got your back and your path cooked to perfection.
Your Recipe for Impact — What You’ll Do
As the Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager – Poultry, you play a critical role in protecting the Whataburger brand by ensuring the safety, quality, and integrity of our poultry products—from supplier through restaurant execution. In this role, you lead with purpose, working hand in hand with suppliers and internal partners to ensure regulatory compliance, strengthen food safety programs, and continuously elevate quality standards across the system.
You Make a Difference by safeguarding our food and protecting our guests through strong FSQA programs, sound risk assessment, and proactive issue resolution. You Serve with Heart by building trusted relationships with suppliers and cross‑functional teams, showing up as a thoughtful advisor, collaborator, and advocate for food safety and quality. You Win as One by partnering closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Product Development, Risk, and Category Management to bring products to market safely, consistently, and with confidence. You Move Forward Boldly by driving continuous improvement, embracing change, and strengthening systems and processes that support Whataburger’s growth—today and into the future.
Day-to-Day Ingredients — Responsibilities
As the Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager – Poultry, you will:
Lead and support FSQA programs for poultry suppliers in alignment with company and regulatory standards
Review third‑party audit results and regulatory inspection reports; assess risk and approve corrective action plans
Conduct supplier audits, product reviews, and sampling to verify food safety and quality compliance
Partner with suppliers to improve sanitation, GMPs, HACCP, and overall food safety performance
Create, maintain, and update product specifications and quality requirements for poultry categories
Support commercialization of new and existing poultry products from a food safety and quality perspective
Serve as FSQA liaison between Suppliers, Operations, Product Development, Category Management, and Risk
Investigate food safety incidents and illness claims in collaboration with Operations and Risk Management
Maintain accurate FSQA documentation, calibration records, and compliance data
Monitor and interpret local, state, and federal regulations; support responses to regulatory authorities
Provide coaching, guidance, and oversight to FSQA team members and project teams
The Sauce — Pay & Perks
As the Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager – Poultry, you will:
Competitive Weekly Pay
Bonus Program
5 weeks of PTO Starting on Day One
Flex Weeks
Paid Corporate Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%
Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits
Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
Whataburger Family Foundation - Scholarship Program (dependents also eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance
Discounted Meals for You and a Guest
Cell Phone Service Discounts
Computer & Software Discounts
Fitness / Gym Discounts
Awards and recognition for all you do
Retirement Celebration Program
What You Bring to the Table — Required Experience
As the Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager…