Assistant Manager

Sonic Drive-In; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In is seeking an Assistant General Manager in Springfield, Illinois, to manage the daily operations and ensure quality service for guests. Responsibilities include hiring and training staff, managing finances, and creating a positive work atmosphere. Candidates should have prior management experience, excellent leadership skills, and a willingness to work flexible hours. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $17 to $19 per hour, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Prior management experience in restaurant or retail preferred.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Drive-In alongside the General Manager.
• Assist with hiring, training, and supervising staff.
• Manage profit-and-loss statements to exceed expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team management

Adaptability

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. Your goal is to provide quality food in a clean, safe, and efficient manner so that guests 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.

• Assist the General Manager with hiring, training, managing, supervising, directing, and developing Great People ready to serve a SuperSONIC experience to every guest.
• Demonstrate a fair, firm, fun leadership approach, and lead by example.
• Assist with managing a profit‑and‑loss statement to exceed expectations every week, month, and year.
• Swiftly 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 positive atmosphere during the shift that makes work fun.
• Help employees understand the big picture and their role by sharing the “why” behind tasks.
• Use metrics to evaluate Drive‑In performance and assist with necessary improvements.
• Maintain and enforce SONIC safety and sanitation standards.
• Relentlessly comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulation.

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 $17 per hour and $19 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 is 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.