Carhop or Skating Carhop

Workstream; Saint Paul (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In is seeking upbeat Carhops to deliver a warm, fast guest experience and roll with a busy drive‑in environment. You’ll guide guests through menu options, resolve concerns, and help maintain safety and cleanliness. Skating Carhop roles add a fun, distinctive service element through the SONIC Skating Training Program.

Excellent communication and a positive attitude are essential, as is the willingness to work flexible night and weekend shifts in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Friendly, courteous service to guests.
• Willingness to cross-train on stations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team and guests.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a warm, friendly, and fast experience to every guest
• Being a menu expert and guiding customers through customizable options
• Resolving customer concerns to ensure guest satisfaction
• Maintaining safety and sanitation standards at all times

Skills

Customer service

Positive attitude

Team player

Communication

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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

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.

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

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.

SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.