HiringAgeWhataburger's hiring age policy
Whataburger team member postings we checked, from both company and franchise restaurants in Texas, require applicants to be 16 or older. We found no official or posted policy hiring 14- or 15-year-olds.
Minimum age by job
| Job | Age | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Team member | 16+ | Texas postings (Austin, Seagoville) |
| Team leader / manager | ? | Not stated in the postings we checked |
How to apply at Whataburger
Apply online at the Whataburger careers site or the posting for your local restaurant, or ask in person. Under-18s may need a work permit, depending on the state.
- Flexible schedules
- College scholarships
- Leadership development and training
Whataburger hiring age by state
Show the table for all states
| State | Youngest age | Work permit | Hours at 14–15 (school week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Alaska | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Arizona | 16+ | No | — |
| Arkansas | 16+ | No | — |
| California | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Colorado | 16+ | No | — |
| Connecticut | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Delaware | 16+ | Needed | — |
| District of Columbia | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Florida | 16+ | No | — |
| Georgia | 16+ | No | — |
| Hawaii | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Idaho | 16+ | No | — |
| Illinois | 16+ | No | — |
| Indiana | 16+ | No | — |
| Iowa | 16+ | No | — |
| Kansas | 16+ | No | — |
| Kentucky | 16+ | No | — |
| Louisiana | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Maine | 16+ | No | — |
| Maryland | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Massachusetts | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Michigan | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Minnesota | 16+ | No | — |
| Mississippi | 16+ | No | — |
| Missouri | 16+ | No | — |
| Montana | 16+ | No | — |
| Nebraska | 16+ | No | — |
| Nevada | 16+ | No | — |
| New Hampshire | 16+ | No | — |
| New Jersey | 16+ | Needed | — |
| New Mexico | 16+ | No | — |
| New York | 16+ | Needed | — |
| North Carolina | 16+ | Needed | — |
| North Dakota | 16+ | No | — |
| Ohio | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Oklahoma | 16+ | No | — |
| Oregon | 16+ | No | — |
| Pennsylvania | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Rhode Island | 16+ | Needed | — |
| South Carolina | 16+ | No | — |
| South Dakota | 16+ | No | — |
| Tennessee | 16+ | No | — |
| Texas | 16+ | No | — |
| Utah | 16+ | No | — |
| Vermont | 16+ | No | — |
| Virginia | 16+ | No | — |
| Washington | 16+ | Needed | — |
| West Virginia | 16+ | No | — |
| Wisconsin | 16+ | No | — |
| Wyoming | 16+ | No | — |
Questions
How old do you have to be to work at Whataburger?
You have to be at least 16 to work at Whataburger. State law can raise the age.
Does Whataburger hire 15-year-olds?
We couldn't find any real Whataburger posting or official page that hires 15-year-olds. Plan on applying once you turn 16. Your state's law can also limit the hours and tasks of younger workers.
Do I need a work permit to work at Whataburger at 16?
It depends on your state. Texas doesn't issue state work permits, but some other states require working papers for anyone under 18. Your school counselor or state labor department can tell you what you need.
Does Whataburger offer anything for students?
Whataburger's careers site lists flexible schedules and college scholarships among its benefits. Ask the manager how the scholarship works at your restaurant.
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