Assistant General Manager

Sonic; Shalimar (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In in Florida seeks an Assistant General Manager to support the General Manager, train crew, and ensure fast, safe, friendly service. You will schedule staff, manage inventory, handle payroll records, and help develop marketing plans while upholding Quality Way values.

As a key leader, you will coach team members, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with labor laws and sanitation standards. This role is full-time with irregular hours and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred).
• Experience running shifts with or without supervision.
• Ability to work a minimum 5 day workweek including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws and local health and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager with all job duties and learn to perform them independently.
• Train, monitor, and coach crew, carhops, and skating carhops; direct staff as needed.
• Prepare employee work schedules and adjust staffing levels.
• Monitor inventory and place orders within cost control procedures.
• Complete drive-in employment and payroll records.
• Develop and implement a marketing plan.
• Prepare operational reports and develop action plans to address unfavorable trends.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Staff coaching

Communication

Scheduling

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Autonomy

Education

High school diploma

Advanced studies in business/restaurant management

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Assistant General ManagerAs a SONIC Drive-In restaurant Assistant General Manager, you will be involved in training and supporting drive-in restaurant employees, ensuring that food is delivered in a clean, safe and efficient manner and our customers have an excellent experience. You will be responsible for assisting the General Manager with all job duties listed below while learning to complete these job duties independently:Manages, trains, monitors and coaches Crew/ Team members, Carhops and Skating CarhopsDirects and assigns drive-in restaurant employees as needed to ensure all aspects of food service meet operational standardsAdheres to and monitors employee compliance of the drive-in employee handbook, policies and practicesPerforms restaurant opening and/or closing dutiesPrepares employee work schedules; monitors and makes appropriate adjustments to restaurant staffing levelsMonitors and maintains restaurant inventory levels. Places orders for food, paper and other supplies within cost control proceduresCompletes and maintains all drive-in restaurant employment related records and payroll recordsReinforces a customer service mentality and ensures all employees are focused on always serving the customerImmediately and respectfully resolves guest requests. Reports guest complaints to immediate supervisor and assists in resolving such complaintsInterview and hire restaurant crew and management team members to achieve proper staffing levelsPrepare all necessary operational reports. Develop appropriate action plans to resolve unfavorable financial and/or sales trendsDevelop and implement a marketing planOther duties as assignedRequirements:High school diploma or equivalent required. Advanced studies in business, restaurant management or related fields are preferredMinimum of two (2) years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred), experience running shifts with or without supervisionRequired to work a minimum 5 day workweek with 4 closing shifts (or 4 day workweek guaranteed) including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidaysKnowledge of recruiting, interviewing and selection practicesKnowledge of federal and state labor laws as well as local health and sanitation laws and regulationsLeadership and supervisory practices and skills; effective verbal and written communication skillsBasic accounting and computer skillsAbility to follow directions and work with autonomy once given directions; ability to multi-task and successfully solve problemsProblem solving, decision-making and conflict-resolution skillsWillingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONICPromotes and embodies the Quality Way Core Values