Crew Member

Sonic Drive-In; English Gardens (SC); On-site; USD 13,776 - 19,286; Full time

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In in English Gardens, SC is hiring a Restaurant Team Member. You will take orders, assemble meals, and ensure food safety and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

The role covers multiple stations, flexible hours, weekends and holidays, with opportunities to learn and grow in a team‑oriented setting. No prior experience required; friendly, reliable individuals welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and customer service mindset.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and cross-train in all stations.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Taking orders and making accurate change quickly.
• Providing food service to guests with enthusiasm.
• Packaging all menu items and checking quality.
• Preparing drinks and ice cream treats.
• Preparing food orders, grilling, frying as needed.
• Cleaning drive-in restaurants and maintaining hygiene.

Skills

Positive attitude

multitask

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Effective communication

Education

None

Job description

Position Overview

Fun. Flexible hours. Great pay. Fantastic people. Professional fulfillment. That uniquely cool SONIC uniform. Can this possibly get any better? YES IT CAN!

Like a Chili Cheese Coney, the SONIC Drive‑In Restaurant Team Member position is a savory plethora of food service responsibilities rolled into one. You’ll work Fountain & Frozen, Food Production, Grill, Fryer, Switchboard and, if applicable, Drive‑Thru. SONIC Drive‑In is a food service mecca, and our Restaurant Team Member is at the center.

Responsibilities

• Taking orders and making accurate change quickly
• Providing food service to our guests with enthusiasm
• Packaging all menu items and checking for product quality and consistency
• Preparing drinks and ice cream treats
• Preparing food orders, cooking on the grill, operating the fry station as needed
• Cleaning the drive‑in restaurants – including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes, wiping counter‑tops and sanitizing food areas

Requirements

• Contagiously positive attitude
• 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
• Ability to multi‑task, switching from one task to another with ease
• Team mentality and willingness to help where needed
• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to be flexible in all situations based on restaurant business need
• Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills
• Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at Sonic Drive‑In restaurants
• General knowledge and understanding of the food service / restaurant industry or retail operations preferred, but not required

Qualifications

• Friendly and welcoming individuals who enjoy providing pleasant and courteous food service to our guests!
• A willingness to cross‑train in all of the stations. It never gets dull here!
• Motivated individuals who are team players and committed to keeping our drive‑in restaurants clean and safe.

SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.