Co-Manager

dlr-sonic; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

dlr-sonic in Gainesville, Texas is seeking a skilled individual to assist in managing drive-in restaurant operations. This role involves training and supporting team members to ensure quality food service while adhering to operational standards.

The ideal candidate will have restaurant management experience, the ability to work flexible hours, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include staffing management, inventory control, and maintaining high customer service standards.

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Qualifications

• Minimum of six months of restaurant management experience or two years of entry-level retail management.
• Ability to work irregular hours including nights and weekends.
• Willingness to follow standards for appearance and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, and coach Team/Crew Members.
• Direct and assign restaurant employees for optimal service.
• Monitor compliance with restaurant policies and practices.
• Perform opening and closing duties for the restaurant.
• Adjust staffing levels and monitor inventory.

Skills

Restaurant management experience

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Leadership skills

Job description

Job Description

You’ll assist the drive-in restaurant’s General Manager in managing operations and administration, and train/support other employees to provide quality food and service.

Responsibilities

• Manages, trains, monitors and coaches Team / Crew Members, Carhops and Skating Carhops
• Directs and assigns drive-in restaurant employees as needed to ensure all aspects of food service meet operational standards
• Adheres to and monitors employee compliance of the drive-in restaurant employee handbook, policies and practices
• Performs restaurant opening and/or closing duties
• Monitors and makes appropriate adjustments to staffing levels, inventory levels and food cost control
• Completes weekly inventory as needed
• Assists in administrative duties including maintaining files, records and all required documentation
• Reinforces a customer service mentality and ensures all employees are focused on serving the customer at all times.
• Immediately and respectfully responds to guest requests. Reports guest complaints to immediate supervisor and assists in resolving such complaints.

Qualifications

• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays
• General knowledge and understanding of the restaurant industry or retail operations required
• Minimum of six months of restaurant management experience (QSR) or two year entry level retail management experience required. Experience running shifts without supervision
• Effective communication skills; basic math, reading and computer skills
• Ability to follow directions and work with autonomy once given directions; ability to multi-task and successfully solve problems
• Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONIC
• Offer of employment contingent upon a background check.

Additional Qualifications

• Friendly and smiling faces that enjoy providing courteous food service to our guests!
• Professional individuals who value people and demonstrate respect for others!
• A team player willing to meet and exceed drive-in goals and objectives.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead team members.
• Dedicated individuals with a proven track record of building sales, creative marketing, expense management and developing people into successful teams.

SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.