About Us
In 1921, our founder, Billy Ingram turned $700 and one simple idea — “happy employees make happy customers” — into one of America’s great success stories. Nearly a century has passed since the first White Castle restaurant opened in Wichita, Kansas. A lot has changed since then. Today, almost 10,000 team members happily create memorable moments, by sharing our world-famous Sliders with a nation of Cravers, from nearly 400 White Castles across the country.
But much has stayed the same. At White Castle, our company and our culture are and aim always to be:
Family-owned
Nine fourth-generation family members still lead our business today
AWARD-WINNING
Proud recipients of the People Report Best Practices Award (multiple years), recognizing superior performance amongst member restaurant companies
Socially-responsible
Strongly committed to diversity and sustainability
Community-Minded
Dedicated to improving the areas where we live, work and serve by pledging our time and talents to make a difference in the lives of others
Team Member-Friendly
Doing everything we can to help our team members thrive personally and professionally, including resources like our Castle Shares Relief Program and the Ingram-White Castle Team Member Scholarship
Hungry for more?
What’s it like to work at White Castle?
In a word — uniquely Craveable. Okay, that’s two words; but just like our famous Sliders, jobs at White Castle keep our team members coming back for more too. When it comes to memorable dining moments, and rewarding, fun careers, there really is no place else like this.
Join our team. You’ll quickly discover:
We’re Friendly and Have Fun.
We know customers by name, and laugh often with our teams. It’s one of our company values: Customer Focused.
We’re Fast-Paced.
You have to be to serve billions of delicious Sliders. As one of our company values, we call it Responsiveness. We welcome the challenge, bringing high energy and enthusiasm to every job in our Castles, and to creating memorable moments for our guests.
We’re Solid.
The Ingram family founded White Castle in 1921 and still owns it today. We probably served your grandparents’ parents. Accountability is key to achieve this kind of longevity, which is why it’s a company value.
We’re Community Minded.
Our teams participate in many special events and community activities, on their own time, for causes that feed their souls. Staying Healthy & Energetic, another of our values, contributes to the fun we have on the job. When you join our team, you’ll quickly learn that staying emotionally invested in our communities and physically giving back is a huge part of who we are. Each year, every region in our Restaurant Division also supports a team to its local Walk Now for Autism Speaks, an organization White Castle supports nationally. And our Castle Shares program provides support for many other community initiatives as well.
WE’RE CAREER-DRIVEN.
Hungry, if you will. Now that’s a company value that goes hand in hand with our vision of Feeding the Souls of Craver Generations Everywhere! Nearly 25% of our team members, including our executives who started out steam-grilling Sliders, have at least 10 years of service. And our team members have some great success stories too!
WE’RE FUTURE-FOCUSED.
We’ve always known the importance of providing our team members great benefits and training. It’s the best way to build their futures, and ours – and it’s just the right thing to do.
WE’RE UNIQUE.
Our special blend of people, products and history keep guests and team members alike craving the White Castle experience. When you join our Humble Family, another value we hold dear, you’ll see why the Crave is a powerful thing. Join our team today!
Job Opportunities
When what you Crave is a job that combines good, honest work with some of the most fun-loving people you’ll find anywhere, only White Castle hits the spot!
We’re America’s first fast-food hamburger chain — with nearly a century of service to a nation of Cravers. But we’re not satisfied with an impressive past. We’ve got our eye on an even tastier future, and we want you to be part of it. White Castle is always looking for passionate, customer-crazy people to join our teams in these areas:
Restaurants
Where memorable moments are made on both sides of the counter.
Manufacturing Plants
Our production lines satisfy Cravers and Castles alike.
Home Office
Behind-the-scenes Slider support originates from Columbus, Ohio.
Working Here
Our founder Billy Ingram built our business on a simple premise — “Happy employees make happy customers.” That isn’t just a clever quip from the 1920s. It’s still our number one priority here today. We know our diverse team members share common Cravings — for respect, recognition, opportunity and community — and we’re committed to delivering all this and more.
We believe this commitment drives team member engagement; encourages a friendly, spirit in the restaurants; and fuels continued growth for us all. That’s why we’re determined to provide all the resources our team members need to thrive personally and professionally.
Learn more about our:
Responsibility
Founder Billy Ingram believed in taking care of people and giving back to the community. No wonder he left such a lasting legacy!
His philosophy still remains a focus of our family-owned business today. We’re committed to making a difference in the neighborhoods where we operate by giving back in ways as varied as our menu, respecting our diverse Craver cultures, and treating the planet and each other with kindness.
Team Member Stories
Kytina
WHITE CASTLE VALUES:
FAMILY INCLUSIVE, MOMENT MOTIVATED AND RESULTS DRIVEN WITH A CONTINUOUS CRAVE
FAMILY INCLUSIVE, MOMENT MOTIVATED AND RESULTS DRIVEN WITH A CONTINUOUS CRAVE
I’m Results Driven; I enjoy a challenge and I crave to exceed all my goals. And I’m Moment Motivated, because I love making memorable moments for the team, our customers, my family and myself! Each day is a day to make someone smile!
Favorite Menu Item: The Original Slider
Kytina Lockhart | General Manager, Louisville
Antoinette
WHITE CASTLE VALUES:
FAMILY INCLUSIVE, MOMENT MOTIVATED AND RESULTS DRIVEN WITH A CONTINUOUS CRAVE
FAMILY INCLUSIVE, MOMENT MOTIVATED AND RESULTS DRIVEN WITH A CONTINUOUS CRAVE
No matter which Castle I’m at, the team feels like a family, and they have regular customers come in who they know by name. Being Family Inclusive is how they can relate and have a meaningful interaction with a customer and the customer leaves with a smile.
Favorite Menu Item: Chicken Rings
Antoinette Wilson | District Supervisor, Chicago
Haskell
WHITE CASTLE VALUES:
FAMILY INCLUSIVE, MOMENT MOTIVATED AND RESULTS DRIVEN WITH A CONTINUOUS CRAVE
FAMILY INCLUSIVE, MOMENT MOTIVATED AND RESULTS DRIVEN WITH A CONTINUOUS CRAVE
Family Inclusive! This that was how my very first day was: being treated like family. I’ve always remembered that, and I pay that forward and treat everyone that same way. It makes a difference in not just being a place of work but being a Great Place to Work®.
Favorite Menu Item: Cheese Slider with Honey Mustard – the best!!!
Haskell Wallace | District Supervisor, New Jersey
Gerri
WHITE CASTLE VALUES:
FAMILY INCLUSIVE, MOMENT MOTIVATED AND RESULTS DRIVEN WITH A CONTINUOUS CRAVE
FAMILY INCLUSIVE, MOMENT MOTIVATED AND RESULTS DRIVEN WITH A CONTINUOUS CRAVE
I believe in family. The company makes decisions on what’s best for all our futures. I motivate team members by showing I love what I do because I believe in creating memorable moments everyday by promoting our brand. I love seeing team members and customers with a smile on their faces when they are satisfied. I represent white castle every day in everything I do on and off the job.
Favorite Menu Item: Onion Rings & 1921 Slider
Gerri Conigan | General Manager, Chicago
Homero
WHITE CASTLE VALUES:
FAMILY INCLUSIVE, MOMENT MOTIVATED AND RESULTS DRIVEN WITH A CONTINUOUS CRAVE
FAMILY INCLUSIVE, MOMENT MOTIVATED AND RESULTS DRIVEN WITH A CONTINUOUS CRAVE
I like that White Castle is a secure company and everyone is approachable no matter what position they are in. I relate to results driven, focusing on company initiatives and implementing changes to achieve goals.
Favorite Menu Item: Jalapeño Slider
Homero Hernandez | Production Operations Manager, WCD Louisville
Dianna
WHITE CASTLE VALUES:
FAMILY INCLUSIVE, MOMENT MOTIVATED AND RESULTS DRIVEN WITH A CONTINUOUS CRAVE
FAMILY INCLUSIVE, MOMENT MOTIVATED AND RESULTS DRIVEN WITH A CONTINUOUS CRAVE
There are many reasons I like working at White Castle, but my number-one reason is because I love the people. We are a big family at White Castle. The relationships and friendships I have made over the years are a big reason why I like working at White Castle. I enjoy and take pride in creating memorable moments every day and feel it’s important to celebrate our personal and teams’ successes, big or small. A happy team equals happy customers which helps contribute to the company’s success.
Favorite Menu Item: Jalapeño Slider with extra pickles
Dianna Williams | District Supervisor
Alexis
WHITE CASTLE VALUES:
FAMILY INCLUSIVE, MOMENT MOTIVATED AND RESULTS DRIVEN WITH A CONTINUOUS CRAVE
FAMILY INCLUSIVE, MOMENT MOTIVATED AND RESULTS DRIVEN WITH A CONTINUOUS CRAVE
Results Driven represents me the most because I like to see the results of my hard work pay off. I feel if I work hard and create new and smarter ways to complete the task given to me, it’ll benefit not only me, but the whole team.
Favorite Menu Item: 1921 Slider
Alexis Flamont | Certified Trainer
Cathy
WHITE CASTLE VALUES:
FAMILY INCLUSIVE, MOMENT MOTIVATED AND RESULTS DRIVEN WITH A CONTINUOUS CRAVE
FAMILY INCLUSIVE, MOMENT MOTIVATED AND RESULTS DRIVEN WITH A CONTINUOUS CRAVE
Family Inclusive: I’m a Hispanic woman working for White Castle. I feel I represent all Latinos who come to the USA to make all their dreams come true. Working at White Castle makes me feel that everybody is treated equally and has the same opportunities to expand their roles within the company.
Favorite Menu Item: Chicken Rings and Cheesecake on a Stick
Cathy V. Soto-Morales | QA/Sanitation Supervisor