Assistant Manager

Sonic Drive-In; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In in Champaign, Illinois is looking for an Assistant General Manager to oversee daily operations. This role involves managing staff, ensuring quality food service, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will have prior management experience, strong leadership skills, and a positive attitude. With pay between $18-$20 per hour, it’s a great opportunity for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours and have an Associate's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior management experience in restaurant or retail industry preferred.
• High standards for self and the team.
• Willingness to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and manage the Drive-In.
• Assist with hiring, training, and managing team members.
• Maintain SONIC safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Positive attitude

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

You can expect to make between $18 per hour - $20 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.