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Sonic Manager

Sonic Drive-In • Weatherford, TX 76085 • Posted 30+ days ago

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In-person • Full-time • Mid Level Manager

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As a General Manager at SONIC Drive-In, you will lead your team in providing an excellent food service experience to customers. Responsibilities include training and supporting drive-in restaurant employees, ensuring food delivery is clean, safe, and efficient, and maintaining high customer satisfaction. The role involves managing staff, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Manages, trains, monitors and coaches Crew/ Team members, Carhops and Skating Carhops
  • Directs and assigns drive-in restaurant employees as needed to ensure all aspects of food service meet operational standards
  • Adheres to and monitors employee compliance of the drive-in employee handbook, policies and practices
  • Prepares employee work schedules; monitors and makes appropriate adjustments to restaurant staffing levels
  • Monitors and maintains restaurant inventory levels. Places orders for food, paper and other supplies within cost control procedures
  • Completes and maintains all drive-in restaurant employment related records and payroll records
  • Reinforces a customer service mentality and ensures all employees are focused on serving the customer at all times
  • Immediately and respectfully resolves guest requests. Reports guest complaints to immediate supervisor and assists in resolving such complaints
  • Interview and hire restaurant crew and management team members to achieve proper staffing levels
  • Prepare all necessary operational reports. Develop appropriate action plans to resolve unfavorable financial and/or sales trends

Qualifications

Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Minimum of two (2) years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred), experience running shifts without supervision
  • Required to work a minimum 5-day workweek including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays
  • Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing and selection practices
  • Knowledge of federal and state labor laws as well as local health and sanitation laws and regulations
  • Leadership and supervisory practices and skills; effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic accounting and computer skills
  • Ability to follow directions and work with autonomy once given directions; ability to multi-task and successfully solve problems
  • Problem solving, decision-making and conflict-resolution skills
  • Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONIC

Preferred

  • Advanced studies in business, restaurant management or related fields are preferred

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

It's the dream job you never have to wake up from. At SONIC, you'll whistle while you work, gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way. You'll interact with fantastic people, earn great pay, sport a cool uniform.

As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant General Manager, you are indeed a general-leading your troops in a never-ending campaign to give America an infinitely more delicious food service experience. You will be involved in training and supporting drive-in restaurant employees, ensuring that food is delivered in a clean, safe and efficient manner and our customers have an excellent experience.

**Essential General Manager restaurant job duties are listed below:**

+ Manages, trains, monitors and coaches Crew/ Team members, Carhops and Skating Carhops

+ Directs and assigns drive-in restaurant employees as needed to ensure all aspects of food service meet operational standards

+ Adheres to and monitors employee compliance of the drive-in employee handbook, policies and practices

+ Prepares employee work schedules; monitors and makes appropriate adjustments to restaurant staffing levels

+ Monitors and maintains restaurant inventory levels. Places orders for food, paper and other supplies within cost control procedures

+ Completes and maintains all drive-in restaurant employment related records and payroll records

+ Reinforces a customer service mentality and ensures all employees are focused on serving the customer at all times.

+ Immediately and respectfully resolves guest requests. Reports guest complaints to immediate supervisor and assists in resolving such complaints

+ Interview and hire restaurant crew and management team members to achieve proper staffing levels

+ Prepare all necessary operational reports. Develop appropriate action plans to resolve unfavorable financial and/or sales trends

**Requirements:**

**Additional General Manager Requirements:**

+ High school diploma or equivalent required. Advanced studies in business, restaurant management or related fields are preferred

+ Minimum of two (2) years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred), experience running shifts without supervision

+ Required to work a minimum 5-day workweek including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays

+ Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing and selection practices

+ Knowledge of federal and state labor laws as well as local health and sanitation laws and regulations

+ Leadership and supervisory practices and skills; effective verbal and written communication skills

+ Basic accounting and computer skills

+ Ability to follow directions and work with autonomy once given directions; ability to multi-task and successfully solve problems

+ Problem solving, decision-making and conflict-resolution skills

+ Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONIC

All that's missing is you, so APPLY TODAY!

SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.

**Company Introduction**

Here at SONIC Drive-in, our priority isn't just great service, it's great experiences. Whether you're coming for a Cherry Limeade on your lunch break or picking up Shakes with your team after a big win, we're ready for you. That's why our drive-in makes your burgers with 100% pure beef patties, prepares hand-made onion rings, and serves real ice cream. Carhops deliver orders with a smile because "This is How We SONIC". Download the SONIC app and order your favorites to enjoy exclusive perks and offers, including half price drinks and slushes any time. Stop by to treat yourself today!