Assistan Managers

Sonic Drive-In; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In is seeking an Assistant General Manager to oversee daily Drive-In operations in partnership with the General Manager, ensuring quality food, cleanliness, safety, and guest satisfaction. You will lead by example and drive performance through coaching and clear feedback.

The role requires strong leadership, a proactive attitude, and the ability to manage irregular hours. Success depends on developing people, meeting metrics, and maintaining Sonic standards across operations.

Qualifications

• Prior management experience in restaurant or retail preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills required
• Willingness to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Eagerness to learn and grow professionally and personally
• High standards for self and the team

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager with hiring, training, supervising, directing, and developing staff
• Demonstrate a fair, firm, fun leadership approach and lead by example
• Assist with managing a profit and loss statement to exceed expectations weekly, monthly, and yearly
• Resolve employee concerns promptly and thoughtfully
• Celebrate team successes and coach for better performance
• Set expectations and provide ongoing feedback
• Create an upbeat, positive atmosphere during shifts
• Explain the big picture and the reason behind tasks to staff
• Use metrics to evaluate Drive-In performance and drive improvements
• Maintain Sonic safety and sanitation standards
• Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Prioritization

Resilience

Growth mindset

Education

Associate's degree in Business or related field

Job description

The Job:

As a SONIC Drive-In Assistant General Manager, you are responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the Drive-In in conjunction with the General Manager to provide quality food in a clean, safe, and efficient manner so that guests will have an enjoyable experience at the Sonic Drive-In. As the highest management position within the Drive-In, you are accountable for the Drive-In and its operations.Responsibilities include:

• Assist the General Manager with hiring, training, managing, supervising, directing, and developing Great People ready to serve a SuperSONIC experience to every guest
• Demonstrating a Fair, Firm, Fun leadership approach, and leading by example
• Assist with managing a profit and loss statement to exceed expectations every week, month, and year
• Swiftly resolving employee concerns with a thoughtful approach
• Celebrating team successes and coaching for better performance
• Setting expectations and providing clear and continuous feedback
• Creating an upbeat positive atmosphere during the shift that makes work fun
• Helping employees understand the big picture and their role by sharing the "why" behind tasks
• Understanding how to use metrics to evaluate Drive-In performance and assist with necessary improvements
• Maintaining and enforcing SONIC safety and sanitation standards
• Relentlessly complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations

What You'll Need:

• Prior management experience; restaurant or retail industry highly preferred (subject to franchise discretion)
• 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
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Associate's degree in Business or related field preferred (subject to franchise discretion)
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

The Fine Print:

As required by applicable law, SONIC Drive-In franchise organizations will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.