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SONIC Drive-In is seeking Carhop team members in the United States to deliver a warm, friendly, and fast guest experience. As a Carhop (and potentially Skating Carhop), you will be part of an elite crew, taking pride in safety, service, and smile while serving customers at the drive‑in.
You will learn the menu, handle customizable combinations, resolve guest concerns, and uphold sanitation standards. The role offers flexible hours, paid training, employee discounts, and opportunities to skate
Looking for a way to apply that boundless enthusiasm you wake up with every morning? We can help. At SONIC, you get great pay, flexible hours and a cool uniform—while doing the job you love.
As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive‑in restaurant instead of space, and the food’s way better. You’re responsible for serving and delivering that food safely and efficiently, ensuring our guests have a truly out-of-this-world experience at SONIC Drive‑In restaurants.
As a SONIC Drive‑In Carhop, your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC experience by:
Delivering a warm, friendly, and fast experience to every guest
Being a menu genius and helping SONIC customers navigate all customizable combinations
Being empowered to resolve customer concerns, guaranteeing every guest leaves satisfied
Maintaining SONIC safety and sanitation standards
Depending upon the employment practices of the individual SONIC Drive‑In restaurant owner, some SONIC Drive‑Ins employ Skating Carhop servers:
Skating Carhop servers are unique to the SONIC Drive‑In restaurant brand and bring a special “surprise and delight” element to the guest experience.
Skating Carhop servers must complete the SONIC Skating Training Program.
Upon successful completion of this program, Skating Carhops perform the above duties while roller skating.
Carhop/Skating Carhop server Requirements:
Contagiously positive attitude (You are a SONIC Brand Ambassador!)
Ability to remain calm, especially in tough situations
Resilient spirit – knowing everyone makes mistakes and can bounce back from a set‑back
Eagerness to learn and grow
Team mentality and willingness to help where needed
Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills
Willingness to work flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
Carhop/Skating Carhop server Qualifications…
Friendly and smiling faces that enjoy providing courteous service to our restaurant guests!
A willingness to cross‑train on all the stations – it never gets boring here!
A team player keen on cleanliness and safety.
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 bee’s knees, cruisin’ . . . you get the picture!It’s downright sensational!!
SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.
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Flexible schedule
Employee discount
Paid training