Assistant Manager

Sonic Drive-In; Centralia (IL); On-site; USD 21,352 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In in Centralia, Illinois is seeking an Assistant General Manager to manage daily operations and ensure a SuperSONIC experience for guests. Ideal candidates will have prior management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a positive attitude. The role involves assisting with staff hiring and training, managing profit/loss statements, and ensuring a fun and safe work environment. Compensation ranges from $15.50 to $17 per hour, with the expectation of working irregular hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Prior management experience in restaurant or retail industry preferred.
• High standards for self and team.
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Drive-In.
• Assist with hiring and training staff.
• Manage profit and loss statements.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Resiliency

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.

• Assist the General Manager with hiring, training, managing, supervising, directing, and developing Great People ready to serve a SuperSONIC experience to every guest
• Demonstrate a Fair, Firm, Fun leadership approach, and lead by example
• Assist with managing a profit and loss statement to exceed expectations every week, month, and year
• Resolve employee concerns quickly with thoughtful approach
• Celebrate team successes and coach for better performance
• Set expectations and provide clear and continuous feedback
• Create an upbeat positive atmosphere during the shift that makes work fun
• Help employees understand the big picture and their role by sharing the “why” behind tasks
• Use metrics to evaluate Drive-In performance and assist with necessary improvements
• Maintain and enforce SONIC safety and sanitation standards
• Comply 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
• Compensation: $15.50 per hour – $17 per hour

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.

Each franchise organization is an independent employer and thus responsible for making its own employment-related decisions. Nothing in these materials should be construed as the franchisor being involved in or having control over a franchise employee's essential terms and conditions of employment.