Assistant Manager

Sonic Drive-In; Sullivan (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In in Sullivan, MO is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead and develop team members, ensure exceptional product quality, and deliver outstanding customer service while controlling costs across shifts.

The role requires supervising drive-in staff, managing staffing, and ensuring compliance with company policies and health standards, with flexible hours including weekends.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of restaurant management experience or equivalent.
• Experience running a restaurant shift without supervision.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Train, manage, coach, and lead drive-in employees during shift.
• Lead drive-in operations to provide an optimal guest experience.
• Manage staffing levels and perform opening/closing duties.
• Resolve guest and employee issues promptly and appropriately.
• Monitor costs and inventory to maximize efficiency.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with policies and laws.
• Perform station duties as needed to meet standards.

Skills

Restaurant management

Staff coaching

Customer service

Leadership

Problem-solving

Time management

Job description

Position:Assistant Manager

Immediate Supervisor:General Manager

Position Summary:Lead and develop people to execute outstanding product quality and customer service, build sales, and control costs for each shift.The Assistant Manager must follow standard operating policies and procedures.

Essential Job Duties:

• Train, manage, direct, coach, lead, and assign drive-in employees during shift
• Lead and manage drive-in operations during shift to provide an optimal guest experience
• Manage staffing levels during shift
• Perform opening and/or closing duties
• Handle and properly elevate guest issues/concerns during shift
• Handle and properly elevate employee issues/concerns
• Monitor and manage the drive-in's food, labor, paper, and inventory during shift to maximize cost-control, operational efficiency, quality standards, and customer service
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of drive-in records
• Comply with and enforce all company policies, procedures, and operational standards
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws
• Perform all station duties (fountain & frozen, dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, switchboard, expeditor, food prep, and drive-thru (if applicable)) as necessary during shift to meet operational standards
• Perform regular cleaning and sanitation duties - including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes and food preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease - pursuant to operational standards
• Regular attendance

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required

Time/Shift Expectations:Flexible work schedules, irregular hours; days, nights; weekends; and holidays

Qualifications and Job Requirements:

• Experience
• At least 2 years of restaurant management experience or one year of retail management experience preferred
• Experience running a restaurant shift without supervision
• Knowledge/Skills
• General restaurant or retail knowledge
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local health and safety laws and regulations
• Basic computer, math, and reading skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving, multi-tasking, decision-making, leadership, time-management, and conflict-resolution skills

Work Environment:Continuous standing, bending, reaching, moving, stooping, stretching, and lifting in a restaurant environment; frequent exposure to heat and hot liquid shortening while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to extreme temperatures based on variable weather conditions