Assistant General Manager - Drive-In Leadership & Growth

Sonic Drive-In; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; 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, a clean and safe environment, and an enjoyable guest experience.

As the top manager on site, you will lead a motivated team, assist with hiring and training, coach for high performance, manage the P&L, and uphold safety standards while delivering a SuperSONIC experience.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Management experience

Resiliency

Education

Associate's degree in Business or related field

Job description

SONIC Drive-In is seeking an Assistant General Manager to oversee daily drive-in operations in partnership with the General Manager, ensuring quality food, a clean and safe environment, and an enjoyable guest experience.

As the top manager on site, you will lead a motivated team, assist with hiring and training, coach for high performance, manage the P&L, and uphold safety standards while delivering a SuperSONIC experience.