Assistant Manager

Sonic; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In in Festus, MO seeks an Assistant General Manager to oversee daily drive-in operations alongside the General Manager. You’ll hire, train, and develop Great People to deliver a quality, safe, and fast Sonic experience for every guest.

You’ll lead with a Fair, Firm, Fun approach, coach for performance, manage shift quality, and help optimize performance with strong leadership and communication. Irregular hours including nights and weekends required.

Qualifications

• Prior management experience; restaurant or retail industry preferred.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Eagerness to learn and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hiring, training, and developing staff.
• Supervise and direct team to deliver a SuperSONIC experience.
• Manage day-to-day operations with a focus on quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Assist with profit and loss management to exceed targets.
• Lead with a fair, firm, and fun leadership approach.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards and comply with laws.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Management experience

Resilience

Time management

Staff development

Education

Associate 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 guestDemonstrating a Fair, Firm, Fun leadership approach, and leading by exampleAssist with managing a profit and loss statement to exceed expectations every week, month, and yearSwiftly resolving employee concerns with a thoughtful approachCelebrating team successes and coaching for better performanceSetting expectations and providing clear and continuous feedbackCreating an upbeat positive atmosphere during the shift that makes work funHelping employees understand the big picture and their role by sharing the “why” behind tasksUnderstanding how to use metrics to evaluate Drive-In performance and assist with necessary improvementsMaintaining and enforcing SONIC safety and sanitation standardsRelentlessly complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulationsWhat You’ll Need:Prior management experience; restaurant or retail industry highly preferred (subject to franchise discretion)High standards for self and the teamPositive attitude, especially during rushes or stressful situationsResiliency – trying different approaches to solve a problem; working to get better every dayEagerness to learn and grow professionally and personallyAbility to prioritize and complete tasks accordinglyExcellent leadership and communication skillsAssociate’s degree in Business or related field preferred (subject to franchise discretion)Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidaysYou can expect to make between $17 per hour - $20 per hourThe 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.