General Manager

SONIC is all about having fun while you work and gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way. Not only do you work with fantastic people, you'll get great pay, flexible hours and a cool uniform.

As a Sonic General Manager you will be managing the operations of the drive-in. You will also be involved in training and supporting the drive-in employees to ensure we provide quality food in a clean, safe and efficient manner so that our guests will have an enjoyable experience at Sonic! The essential job duties are listed below:

• Manages, trains, monitors and coaches crew members, carhops and skating carhops
• Directs and assigns drive-in employees as needed to ensure all aspects of service meet operational standards
  
• Adheres to and monitors employee compliance of the drive-in employee handbook, policies and practices
• Performs opening and/or closing duties
• Prepares employee work schedules; monitors and makes appropriate adjustments to staffing levels
• Monitors and maintains inventory levels. Places orders for food, paper and other supplies within cost control procedures
• Completes and maintains all drive-in 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 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
• Develop and implement a marketing plan

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.

• 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 with 4 closing shifts (or 4 day workweek guaranteed) 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