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 an Office of Compliance and Ethics Intern, you’ll help strengthen and advance Whataburger’s compliance and ethics program by supporting initiatives that promote integrity, accountability, and responsible business practices across the organization. In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, researching regulatory requirements, analyzing compliance data, and supporting projects that help ensure our policies and practices align with our values and commitments.
You’ll Make a Difference by supporting programs that protect our people, brand, and business. You’ll Serve with Heart by helping foster a culture of ethics, transparency, and trust. You’ll Win as One by partnering with teams across the organization to drive compliance awareness and operational excellence. And you’ll Move Forward Boldly by helping identify process improvements, leveraging technology and AI, and supporting innovative solutions that strengthen our compliance program.
Day-to-Day Ingredients — Responsibilities
As an Office of Compliance and Ethics Intern you will:
- Support compliance program administration, documentation, and action-item tracking
- Assist with policy review, governance, approvals, and distribution processes
- Help coordinate compliance training programs and awareness initiatives
- Analyze compliance data and support dashboard and reporting development
- Conduct regulatory and legal research and summarize key findings
- Assist with due diligence, risk assessment, and compliance monitoring activities
- Support investigations, corrective action tracking, and follow-up efforts
- Identify opportunities to improve compliance workflows and processes
- Explore and apply AI-driven solutions to enhance compliance operations
- Partner with internal stakeholders on special projects and strategic initiatives
What You Bring to the Table — Required Experience
As an Office of Compliance and Ethics Intern you must have:
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication abilities
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams
Extra Toppings — Desired Experience
As an Office of Compliance and Ethics Intern we prefer you to have:
- Coursework in Business, Legal Studies, Compliance, Ethics, Risk Management, or a related field
- Interest in corporate compliance, ethics, governance, or regulatory affairs
- Experience with data analysis, reporting, or dashboard tools
- Familiarity with policy management or compliance-related processes
- Experience using AI or emerging technologies to improve business processes
- Previous internship, leadership, or project-based experience in a professional environment
Where & How You’ll Work
This role is based at the San Antonio Home Office, working on‑site Monday through Thursday with remote flexibility on Fridays. In this role, you’ll have strong collaboration with leadership, across cross-functional teams, and with external partners to align capabilities with restaurant realities. The work environment is fast‑paced and requires sound judgment, strategic thinking, and strong collaboration skills. Full‑time availability is required, with occasional extended hours based on business needs, along with occasional travel to properties, project sites, and external meetings. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the San Antonio Home Office.
Whataburger is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, age, or other condition or status protected by law. Whataburger participates in the federal E-Verify Program. For more information go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
*Eligibility rules may apply
300 Concord Plaza Dr San Antonio TX 78216-6903Skills Required
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication abilities
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally and discreetly
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams
- Full-time availability
- Residence within commuting distance of the San Antonio Home Office
- Coursework in Business, Legal Studies, Compliance, Ethics, Risk Management, or a related field
- Interest in corporate compliance, ethics, governance, or regulatory affairs
- Experience with data analysis, reporting, or dashboard tools
- Familiarity with policy management or compliance-related processes
- Experience using AI or emerging technologies to improve business processes
- Previous internship, leadership, or project-based professional experience
Whataburger Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Whataburger and has not been reviewed or approved by Whataburger.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as robust, with multiple medical options, dental and vision, telehealth access, and added mental-health and chronic-condition programs. The package also includes disability options and an Employee Assistance Program with counseling support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes access to a 401(k) with an employer match and potential profit-sharing, with eligibility tied to service requirements. This creates a tangible long-term savings component beyond hourly wages.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Career upside is emphasized through performance incentives and a management track that can reach materially higher total compensation, including six-figure potential at the Operating Partner level. Scholarships, education assistance, and prize-based programs add non-wage recognition tied to participation and development.
Whataburger Insights
What We Do
On Aug. 8, 1950, an adventurous and determined entrepreneur named Harmon Dobson opened up the world’s first Whataburger on Ayers Street in Corpus Christi, Texas. He had a simple goal: to serve a burger so big it took two hands to hold and so good that after one bite customers would say, “What a burger!” He succeeded on both counts and turned that one little burger stand into a legend loved throughout Texas and the South. Today, each and every Whataburger is made to order, right when it’s ordered. And they’re still made with 100 percent pure, never-frozen beef and served on a big toasted five-inch bun with all “the extras” to suit your taste. Grilled jalapeños, extra bacon, three slices of cheese, no tomatoes, extra pickles? No problem. Your Whataburger will be made just like you like it, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whataburger’s following has grown exponentially in its more than 75-year history, thanks to a number of features, including its famous burgers and growing list of menu items, its iconic orange-and-white-striped restaurants and its famous Fancy Ketchup. Whataburger is more than a burger chain. It’s a place that feels like home to more than 51,000 employees, called Family Members, and millions of customers. It’s a brand built on pride, care and love. It’s a place people count on in their communities. It’s a place where goodness lives. So now with more than 1,100 Whataburger restaurants across 16 states stretching from Las Vegas to the Carolinas, road-trippers and hometown folks alike continue gathering under the big orange-and-white roofs for fresh, made-to-order burgers and friendly service.
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