Assistant Manager

Sonic Drive-In; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In is seeking an Assistant Manager in Murrieta, CA. You will assist the General Manager in running daily restaurant operations to deliver quality food, a clean environment, and a safe, efficient guest experience.

Responsibilities include hiring and developing staff, driving guest satisfaction, coaching for performance, and ensuring safety standards while complying with laws. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, supervise, and develop team members.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and repeat visits through quality service.
• Provide direction and feedback to staff to improve performance.
• Maintain safety, sanitation, and compliance with policies and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Positive Attitude

Task Prioritization

Job description

The Job:

As a SONIC Drive-In Assistant Manager, you are responsible for assisting the General Manager in managing the daily operations of the restaurant to provide quality food in a clean, safe, and efficient manner so that guests will have an enjoyable experience at the SONIC Drive-In.

Responsibilities include:

• Hiring, training, supervising, managing, directing, and developing Great People ready to serve a SuperSONIC experience to every guest
• Making every guest a repeat customer by ensuring the guest leaves the lot satisfied every time
• Helping employees understand the big picture and their role by sharing the why behind tasks
• Celebrating team successes and coaching for better performance
• Setting clear expectations and providing continuous feedback throughout shiftCreating an upbeat positive atmosphere during the shift that makes work fun
• Managing the majors: food and paper, labor, and guest service
• Maintaining and enforcing SONIC safety and sanitation standards
• Relentlessly complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations

Employer: Pacific Drive-Ins, LLC

What Youll Need:

• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• 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
• Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and/or 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.

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.