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Assistant Manager

Sonic Drive-In • Rainsville, AL 35986 • Posted 30+ days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $13.00-$16.00/hr • Junior Manager

Job Highlights

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As an Assistant General Manager at SONIC Drive-In, you will oversee and manage the daily operations of the Drive-In in conjunction with the General Manager to ensure quality food is provided in a clean, safe, and efficient manner for an enjoyable guest experience. This role involves hiring, training, managing, and developing staff, leading by example, managing profit and loss, resolving employee concerns, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the General Manager with hiring, training, managing, supervising, directing, and developing Great People ready to serve a SuperSONIC experience to every guest
  • Demonstrate a Fair, Firm, Fun leadership approach, and lead by example
  • Assist with managing a profit and loss statement to exceed expectations every week, month, and year
  • Swiftly resolve employee concerns with a thoughtful approach
  • Celebrate team successes and coach for better performance
  • Set expectations and provide clear and continuous feedback
  • Create an upbeat positive atmosphere during the shift that makes work fun
  • Help employees understand the big picture and their role by sharing the "why" behind tasks
  • Understand how to use metrics to evaluate Drive-In performance and assist with necessary improvements
  • Maintain and enforce SONIC safety and sanitation standards
  • Relentlessly comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations

Qualifications

Required

  • Prior management experience
  • Restaurant or retail industry experience preferred
  • High standards for self and the team
  • Positive attitude, especially during rushes or stressful situations
  • Resiliency - trying different approaches to solve a problem; working to get better every day
  • Eagerness to learn and grow professionally and personally
  • Ability to prioritize and complete tasks accordingly
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills

Preferred

  • Associate's degree in Business or related field

About Sonic Drive-In

SONIC® Drive-In is a fast-food chain known for its unique drive-in dining concept where customers can order from their cars. They serve classic American fast food favorites like burgers, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, and breakfast items. Sonic, part of Inspire Brands, has over 3,500 locations in the U.S. and some international presence, competing with brands like McDonald's and Burger King.

Full Job Description

**The Job:**

As a SONIC Drive-In Assistant General Manager, you are responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the Drive-In in conjunction with the General Manager to provide quality food in a clean, safe, and efficient manner so that guests will have an enjoyable experience at the Sonic Drive-In. As the highest management position within the Drive-In, you are accountable for the Drive-In and its operations. Responsibilities include:

Assist the General Manager with hiring, training, managing, supervising, directing, and developing Great People ready to serve a SuperSONIC experience to every guest

Demonstrating a Fair, Firm, Fun leadership approach, and leading by example

Assist with managing a profit and loss statement to exceed expectations every week, month, and year

Swiftly resolving employee concerns with a thoughtful approach

Celebrating team successes and coaching for better performance

Setting expectations and providing clear and continuous feedback

Creating an upbeat positive atmosphere during the shift that makes work fun

Helping employees understand the big picture and their role by sharing the "why" behind tasks

Understanding how to use metrics to evaluate Drive-In performance and assist with necessary improvements

Maintaining and enforcing SONIC safety and sanitation standards

Relentlessly complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations

**What You'll Need:**

Prior management experience; restaurant or retail industry highly preferred (subject to franchise discretion)

High standards for self and the team

Positive attitude, especially during rushes or stressful situations

Resiliency - trying different approaches to solve a problem; working to get better every day

Eagerness to learn and grow professionally and personally

Ability to prioritize and complete tasks accordingly

Excellent leadership and communication skills

Associate's degree in Business or related field preferred (subject to franchise discretion)

Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

You can expect to make between $13 per hour - $16 per hour

**The Fine Print:**

As required by applicable law, SONIC Drive-In franchise organizations will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Each franchise organization is an independent employer and thus responsible for making its own employment-related decisions. Nothing in these materials should be construed as the franchisor being involved in or having control over a franchise employee's essential terms and conditions of employment.