Assistant Manager

The Job:  As a SONIC Drive-In Assistant Manager, you are responsible for assisting the General 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.  Responsibilities include:

• Hiring, training, supervising, managing, directing, and developing Great People ready to serve a SuperSONIC experience to every guest.


• Making every guest a repeat customer by ensuring the guest leaves the lot satisfied every time


• Helping employees understand the big picture and their role by sharing 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

What You’ll Need:

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.


• 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


• Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills


• Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays