Assistant Manager: Lead Team & Elevate Guest Experience

Sonic-Drive--in; Dunnellon (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In in Dunnellon, FL is hiring an Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in day-to-day operations, training, and ensuring a clean, safe, and efficient guest experience. You will lead Team Members and Carhops, manage inventory and staffing, handle opening/closing duties, and reinforce customer service as the team delivers high-quality food.

The role requires flexible hours, strong communication, and prior restaurant management or supervisory experience; you will contribute to

Qualifications

• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Restaurant management experience (QSR) or retail leadership preferred.
• Strong communication and basic math, reading and computer skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision.
• Adherence to appearance and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train team members, carhops, and skating carhops.
• Direct staff to meet operational standards for service and quality.
• Perform opening and closing duties.
• Monitor staffing, inventory, and food cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with policies and maintain clean, safe conditions.
• Resolve guest requests and address complaints.

Skills

Restaurant management

Staff training

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

SONIC Drive-In in Dunnellon, FL is hiring an Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in day-to-day operations, training, and ensuring a clean, safe, and efficient guest experience. You will lead Team Members and Carhops, manage inventory and staffing, handle opening/closing duties, and reinforce customer service as the team delivers high-quality food.

The role requires flexible hours, strong communication, and prior restaurant management or supervisory experience; you will contribute to