Carhop or Skating Carhop

Sonic-Drive--in; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Employee discount

Paid training

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In in Pine Bluff, AR is seeking a Carhop to deliver warm, friendly service and ensure guests have a great dining experience. You’ll guide guests through menu options, assist with customization, and work as part of a fast, fun team.

No formal experience required—training is provided; you’ll learn safety standards, take part in paid training, and enjoy tips as supplemental pay. This role offers flexible hours, employee discounts, and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have contagious positive attitude and friendly demeanor.
• Willingness to cross-train on all stations.
• Strong customer-service mindset and guest-focused.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food promptly and ensure accuracy.
• Assist guests with menu customization and recommendations.
• Resolve guest concerns to guarantee satisfaction.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Effective communication

Basic math

Reading skills

Team player

Job description

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.

Supplemental pay

• Tips

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

• Employee discount

• Paid training