Assistant Manager

BK Sonics; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-food franchise in Hobbs is hiring an Assistant General Manager to oversee daily operations at the Drive-In. This role requires prior management experience in the restaurant or retail industry. You will assist with hiring and training staff while ensuring compliance with all safety and sanitation standards. Ideal candidates possess excellent leadership and communication skills. Flexibility in work hours is needed as this position may require nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Prior management experience; restaurant or retail industry highly preferred.
• High standards for self and the team.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily operations of the Drive‑In.
• Assist with hiring, training, and developing staff.
• Manage profit and loss statement to exceed expectations.
• Resolve employee concerns with a thoughtful approach.
• Celebrate team successes and coach for better performance.
• Set expectations and provide clear and continuous feedback.
• Create an upbeat atmosphere during shifts and share the why behind tasks.
• Understand and use metrics to evaluate Drive-In performance and drive improvements.
• Maintain and enforce Sonic safety and sanitation standards.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Positivity under pressure

Education

Associate's degree in Business or related field

Job description

Restaurant Assistant General Manager

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

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.

“You are applying for work for a franchisee of Sonic, not Sonic Corporate, or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.”

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