Assistant Manager - Full-time / Part-time

There are two kinds of people in this world: SONIC employees and those who wish they were SONIC employees. This elite group gets to work with awesome people, earn great pay, and sport the cool uniform. 

Being an Assistant Manager at a SONIC Drive-In restaurant is the cherry on top of a Strawberry Banana 

Split Molten Cake Sundae. You’ll assist the drive-in restaurant’s General Manager in managing drive-in operations. You will also be involved in training and supporting other employees to ensure we provide quality food in a clean, safe and efficient manner. We want every guest to have an enjoyable dining experience every time they come to SONIC. 

Basic job duties for the drive-in restaurant’s Assistant Manager include:

ŸManages, trains, monitors and coaches Team / Crew Members, Carhops and Skating Carhops

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

ŸAdheres to and monitors employee compliance of the drive-in restaurant employee handbook, policies and practices

ŸPerforms restaurant opening and/or closing duties

ŸMonitors and makes appropriate adjustments to staffing levels, inventory levels and food cost control 

ŸCompletes weekly inventory as needed

ŸAssists in administrative duties including maintaining files, records and all required documentation

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

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

SONIC Drive-In Assistant Manager Requirements:

ŸAbility to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays

ŸGeneral knowledge and understanding of the restaurant industry or retail operations required

ŸMinimum of six months of restaurant management experience (QSR) or one year entry level retail management experience required. Experience running shifts without supervision

ŸEffective communication skills; basic math, reading and computer skills

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

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

Additional SONIC Drive-In Assistant Manager Qualifications…

ŸFriendly and smiling faces that enjoy providing courteous food service to our guests!

ŸProfessional individuals who value people and demonstrate respect for others!

ŸA team player willing to meet and exceed drive-in goals and objectives.

ŸStrong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead team members.

ŸDedicated individuals with a proven track record of building sales, creative marketing, expense management and developing people into successful teams.

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.