Assistant Manager

Sonic Drive-In; Monahans (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In in Monahans, TX is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in operating the drive-in, training crew, and maintaining quality and safety standards. You will help supervise shifts, manage inventory, and ensure guest satisfaction with friendly service.

Ideal candidates have prior restaurant leadership, strong communication, and the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays. Join as a hands-on leader in a busy QSR environment.

Qualifications

• Past restaurant management experience (QSR) or 1 year in retail management required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in managing drive-in operations.
• Train and support employees to maintain quality, safety and efficiency.
• Open and/or close the restaurant as needed.
• Monitor staffing, inventory and food costs; complete weekly inventory.
• Address guest requests promptly and help resolve complaints.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Autonomy

Computer skills

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Job Description

Being an Assistant Manager at a SONIC Drive-In restaurant. 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

• 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.