Assistant Manager

Sonic Drive-In; Bristow (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Uniform provided

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In in Bristow, OK is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in running daily drive-in operations. You will train and coach team members, ensure fast, friendly service, and uphold food safety standards to deliver a quality guest experience.

This role requires flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays. You will handle opening/closing duties, manage staffing and inventory, and contribute to a positive, safe, and efficient work environment for the SONIC

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months of restaurant management experience (QSR) or one year entry level retail management experience required.
• Effective communication skills; basic math, reading and computer skills.
• Willingness to abide by appearance, uniform and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach and supervise Team Members, Carhops and Skating Carhops.
• Direct staff to meet all food service standards and operational goals.
• Perform opening and/or closing duties for the drive-in.
• Monitor staffing levels, inventory and food cost; complete weekly inventory as needed.
• Maintain administrative records and documentation.
• Foster a customer service mindset and respond promptly to guest requests and complaints.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic math

Reading

Computer skills

Autonomy

Problem solving

Job description

Assistant Manager at a SONIC Drive-In restaurant

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. Youll assist the drive-in restaurants 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 restaurants Assistant Manager include:

• Manages, trains, monitors and coaches Team / Crew Members, Carhops and Skating Carhops
• Directs and assigns drive-in restaurant employees as needed to ensure all aspects of food service meet operational standards
• Adheres to and monitors employee compliance of the drive-in restaurant employee handbook, policies and practices
• Performs restaurant opening and/or closing duties
• Monitors and makes appropriate adjustments to staffing levels, inventory levels and food cost control
• Completes weekly inventory as needed
• Assists in administrative duties including maintaining files, records and all required documentation
• Reinforces 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.

Requirements:

• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays
• General knowledge and understanding of the restaurant industry or retail operations required
• Minimum of six months of restaurant management experience (QSR) or one year entry level retail management experience required. Experience running shifts without supervision
• Effective communication skills; basic math, reading and computer skills
• Ability to follow directions and work with autonomy once given directions; ability to multi-task and successfully solve problems
• Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONIC

Additional qualifications:

• Friendly and smiling faces that enjoy providing courteous food service to our guests!
• Professional individuals who value people and demonstrate respect for others!
• A team player willing to meet and exceed drive-in goals and objectives.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead team members.
• Dedicated 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 bees knees, cruisin . . . you get the picture! Its downright sensational!!

SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.