Carhop / Skating Carhop (Server)

Sonic Drive-In; South Pittsburg (TN); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In in South Pittsburg, TN is seeking a Carhop/Skating Carhop server to provide upbeat, friendly service while delivering food to guests and cars at the drive-in. Must be able to work irregular hours, maintain appearance standards, and communicate effectively with guests and teammates.

Role may include participation in the SONIC Skating Training Program and performing duties while roller skating when assigned. This position emphasizes safety, efficiency and a fun customer experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Basic math and reading skills required.
• Willingness to abide by SONIC appearance, uniform and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests courteously and serve food safely and efficiently.
• Deliver food to guests in a timely manner and take orders as needed.
• Balance a tray up to 25 pounds and carry it while serving cars/guests.
• Assist in clearing trays from guests' cars and tables as needed.
• Follow the Skating Training Program if employed as a Skating Carhop.
• Maintain a friendly, team-oriented approach and ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Communication

Math skills

Reading skills

Appearance standards

Flexibility

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.

SONIC Carhop/Skating Carhop server duties may include:

• Ensuring that all restaurant menu items meet operational standards
• Greeting all guests in a polite and friendly manner with a smile
• Making accurate change quickly and efficiently for restaurant guests
• Carrying and balancing a tray weighing up to 25 pounds
• Serving our guests in a timely manner
• Clearing trays from our guests' cars

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.

In the words of one of our Skating Carhop servers:

"From where I'm skating, working at SONIC is a blast and the tips are great too!"

Carhop/Skating Carhop server requirements:

• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to be flexible in all situations based on business need
• Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills
• Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONIC

Skating Carhop server requirements:

• Successfully completed assigned SONIC Skating Training Program
• Roller skate proficiently and frequently on various surfaces when delivering food
• Ability to continuously stand, balance and carry a tray, and sweep while roller skating
• General knowledge and understanding of the restaurant industry or retail operations preferred, but not required

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.

Location: South Pittsburg TN (Store 4195)

For more than 60 years, SONIC, America's Drive-In has built a dominant position in the drive-in restaurant business. We did it by sticking to what made drive-ins so popular in the first place: made-to-order American classics, signature menu items, speedy service from friendly Carhops and heaping helpings of fun and personality.