Carhop or Skating Carhop

Sonic Drive-In; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In in Virginia is seeking a Carhop/Skating Carhop to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC experience. You will deliver a warm, friendly, and fast service, act as a menu expert to guide customers through choices, resolve concerns so guests leave satisfied, and uphold SONIC safety and sanitation standards.

Some locations may offer skating Carhop duties, requiring completion of the SONIC Skating Training Program.

Qualifications

• Contagiously positive attitude and guest-focused mindset.
• Calm under pressure and flexible in tough situations.
• Resilient, able to rebound from setbacks.
• Eagerness to learn and grow.
• Team player with cleanliness and safety mindset.
• Effective communication and basic math/reading skills.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, friendly, and fast service to every guest.
• Assist guests with menu options and customizable combinations.
• Resolve guest concerns to ensure satisfaction.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Positive attitude

Calm under pressure

Resilience

Willing to learn

Team player

Communication skills

Basic math

Reading skills

Flexible schedule

Shift availability

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.

Requirements:

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

Qualifications:

Additional 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.

Here at SONIC Drive-in, our priority isn’t just great service, it’s great experiences. Whether you’re coming for a Cherry Limeade on your lunch break or picking up Shakes with your team after a big win, we’re ready for you. That’s why our drive-in makes your burgers with 100% pure beef patties, prepares hand‑made onion rings, and serves real ice cream. Carhops deliver orders with a smile because “This is How We SONIC”. Download the SONIC app and order your favorites to enjoy exclusive perks and offers, including half price drinks and slushes any time. Stop by to treat yourself today!