Co-Manager

dlr-sonic; Lonoke (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

dlr-sonic in Lonoke, Arkansas, is looking for an experienced individual to assist the General Manager in managing restaurant operations. The role requires overseeing staff training and ensuring compliance with operational standards while maintaining high food service quality.

The ideal candidate will have prior management experience in a restaurant setting, possess strong leadership abilities, and be willing to work flexible hours. Join us to provide excellent service and support our team in meeting drive-in goals!

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months of restaurant management experience (QSR) or two years entry-level retail management experience required.
• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to abide by appearance, uniform, and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, monitor, and coach Team/Crew Members.
• Assist with restaurant opening and closing duties.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards and employee handbook.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving 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.