Co-Manager

dlr-sonic; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

dlr-sonic is seeking a capable Assistant Manager for their drive-in restaurant in Lumberton, North Carolina. Responsibilities include managing operations, training team members, and ensuring high-quality food service.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and experience in restaurant management, managing staff effectively while maintaining operational standards. Flexibility with working hours is essential. Join a team dedicated to providing exceptional service!

Qualifications

• Ability to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Minimum of six months restaurant management experience or two years retail management.
• Ability to follow directions and work autonomously.
• Willingness to maintain appearance and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, and monitor team members.
• Ensure food service meets operational standards.
• Perform restaurant opening and closing duties.
• Maintain files and records as needed.

Skills

Effective communication skills

General knowledge of restaurant or retail operations

Leadership skills

Problem-solving abilities

Multi-tasking

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.