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As a Shift Manager at Sonic Drive-In, you will assist the General Manager and Assistant Manager in managing the daily operations of the restaurant to ensure quality food is provided in a clean, safe, and efficient manner for an enjoyable guest experience. Responsibilities include assisting with hiring, training, supervising, managing, and directing employees, ensuring guest satisfaction, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, and managing operational aspects such as food and paper, labor, and guest service.
Responsibilities
- Assist with hiring, training, supervising, managing, and directing employees.
- Ensure guest satisfaction and ensure the guest leaves the lot satisfied every time.
- Help employees understand the big picture and the 'why' behind tasks.
- Celebrate team successes and coach for better performance.
- Set clear expectations and provide continuous feedback throughout shift.
- Create an upbeat positive atmosphere during the shift that makes work fun.
- Manage the majors: food and paper, labor, and guest service.
- Maintain and enforce SONIC safety and sanitation standards.
- Relentlessly comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Qualifications
Required
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- High standards for self and the team
- Positive attitude, especially during rushes or stressful situations
- Resiliency and a focus on continuous improvement
- Eagerness to learn and grow professionally and personally
- Ability to prioritize and complete tasks accordingly
- Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills
- Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays
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
**Pay Range: $13 - $17 per hour**
**JOB TITLE: SHIFT MANAGER**
As a SONIC Drive-In Shift Manager, you are responsible for assisting the General Manager and Assistant Manager in managing the daily operations of the restaurant to provide quality food in a clean, safe, and efficient manner so that guests will have an enjoyable experience at the SONIC Drive-In.
**Shift Manager duties include:**
Assist with hiring, training, supervising, managing, and directing employees.
Guest satisfaction - Ensuring the guest leaves the lot satisfied every time
Helping employees understand the big picture and the "why" behind tasks
Celebrating team successes and coaching for better performance
Setting clear expectations and providing continuous feedback throughout shift
Creating an upbeat positive atmosphere during the shift that makes work fun
Managing the majors: food and paper, labor, and guest service
Maintaining and enforcing SONIC safety and sanitation standards
Relentlessly complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations
**Shift Manager requirements:**
Excellent leadership and communication skills
High standards for self and the team
Positive attitude, especially during rushes or stressful situations
Resiliency and a focus on continuous improvement
Eagerness to learn and grow professionally and personally
Ability to prioritize and complete tasks accordingly
Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills
Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays
Sure, classic cars and vintage threads may be things of the past, but the SONIC Drive-In experience will always be groovy, right on, awesome, wicked, fab, the bee's knees, cruisin' . . . you get the picture! It's downright sensational!!
All that's missing is you, so APPLY TODAY!
SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.