Crew Member

Sonic-Drive--in; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to perform multiple roles across Fountain & Frozen, Food Production, Grill, Fryer, and Drive-Thru when required. You will serve guests with enthusiasm, assemble orders, ensure quality, and help keep the drive-in clean and inviting.

The role requires a positive attitude, calm problem-solving under pressure, and a willingness to learn. Shifts include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Contagiously positive attitude.
• Ability to remain calm, especially in tough situations.
• Resilient spirit – bouncing back from setbacks.
• 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.
• Flexibility in all situations based on restaurant business need.
• Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills.
• Willingness to abide by appearance, uniform and hygiene standards.
• General knowledge of the food service/retail operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Taking orders and making accurate changes quickly.
• Providing food service to guests with enthusiasm.
• Packaging all menu items and checking 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 – trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes, wiping counters and sanitizing areas.

Skills

Positive attitude

Multi-tasking

Team player

Communication

Job description

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.

Restaurant Team Member duties may include:

• Taking orders and making accurate changes 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:

Restaurant Team Member 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

Additional Restaurant Team Member 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.

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.

Here at SONIC Drive-in, our priority isn’t just great service, it’s great experiences. Whether you’re coming for a Cherry Limeade on your lunch break or picking up Shakes with your team after a big win, we’re ready for you. That’s why our drive-in makes your burgers with 100% pure beef patties, prepares hand‑made onion rings, and serves real ice cream. Carhops deliver orders with a smile because “This is How We SONIC”. Download the SONIC app and order your favorites to enjoy exclusive perks and offers, including half price drinks and slushes any time. Stop by to treat yourself today!