Carhop or Skating Carhop

Sonic Drive-In; Splendora (TX); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In is seeking enthusiastic Carhops to deliver fast, friendly service and help guests enjoy a true SuperSONIC experience. You’ll take orders, deliver meals with a smile, and assist customers while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities include guiding guests through customizable combinations, staying calm under pressure, and being ready to cross-train across stations. Flexible night, weekend, and holiday shifts are available, with opportunities to advance as

Qualifications

• Contagiously positive attitude; you are a SONIC Brand Ambassador.
• Ability to remain calm, especially in tough situations.
• Resilient spirit—bounce back from setbacks.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a warm, friendly, and fast experience to every guest.
• Be a menu genius and help guests navigate customizable combinations.
• Resolve customer concerns to ensure guests leave satisfied.
• Maintain SONIC safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Positive attitude

Calm under pressure

Resilience

Eagerness to learn

Team player

Communication skills

Flexible hours

Cross-train readiness

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.

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!