Carhop or Skating Carhop (E. Stassney)

Sonic-Drive--in; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Employee discount

Paid training

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In is hiring Carhops in Austin, TX. You will deliver a warm, friendly service and ensure quick, accurate food delivery in a drive-in setting. The role emphasizes guest satisfaction, menu knowledge, and safety protocols at a fast pace.

The job offers flexible hours, paid training, and an employee discount, with the potential to earn tips as supplemental pay. Join a team that values energy, reliability, and a guest-first attitude.

Qualifications

• Friendly and positive attitude
• Ability to multitask and communicate clearly
• Willingness to learn and cross-train on stations

Responsibilities

• Deliver a warm, friendly, and fast guest experience
• Assist guests with menu options and customizations
• Resolve guest concerns to ensure satisfaction
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma

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