Day Carhop

Sonic Drive-In; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Uniform provided

Great tips

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In is seeking Carhop/Skating Carhop servers to deliver food with a friendly, efficient approach. The role involves greeting guests, taking orders, and delivering meals at a drive-in location in Virginia. No formal experience required; a positive attitude and willingness to work evenings and weekends are essential.

This position offers flexible hours, a cool uniform, and potential for tips. Candidates should enjoy fast-paced service and ensuring a great guest experience.

Qualifications

• Friendly and courteous service to guests
• Effective communication with guests and team
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to stand and balance while serving and skating (if applicable)

Responsibilities

• Serve and deliver food to guests in a timely manner
• Greet guests warmly and provide excellent guest experience
• Carry trays and balance loads up to 25 pounds
• Clear trays from guests' cars and assist other team members

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Carhop/Skating Carhop (Server)

Looking for a way to apply that boundless enthusiasm you wake up with every morning? We can help. At SONIC, you get great pay, flexible hours and a cool uniform—while doing the job you love.

As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in restaurant instead of space, and the food’s way better. You’re responsible for serving and delivering that food safely and efficiently, ensuring our guests have a truly out-of-this-world experience at SONIC Drive-In restaurants.

SONIC Carhop/Skating Carhop server duties may include:

• Ensuring that all restaurant menu items meet operational standards
• Greeting all guests in a polite and friendly manner with a smile
• Making accurate change quickly and efficiently for restaurant guests
• Carrying and balancing a tray weighing up to 25 pounds
• Serving our guests in a timely manner
• Clearing trays from our guests’ cars

Depending upon the employment practices of the individual SONIC Drive-In restaurant owner, some SONIC Drive-Ins employ Skating Carhop servers:

Skating Carhop servers are unique to the SONIC Drive-In restaurant brand and bring a special “surprise and delight” element to the guest experience.

In the words of one of our Skating Carhop servers:

"From where I'm skating, working at SONIC is a blast and the tips are great too!"

Carhop/Skating Carhop server requirements:

• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to be flexible in all situations based on business need
• Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills
• Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONIC

Skating Carhop server requirements:

• Roller skate proficiently and frequently on various surfaces when delivering food
• Ability to continuously stand, balance and carry a tray, and sweep while roller skating
• General knowledge and understanding of the restaurant industry or retail operations preferred, but not required

Additional Carhop/Skating Carhop server Qualifications

• Friendly and smiling faces that enjoy providing courteous service to our restaurant guests!
• Must be available to work weekends
• Must be energetic
• Looking for part and full time in all positions
• Health Benefits for full time employees
• We offer flexible hours and schedules for all positions
• Skating is a HUGE PLUS!
• Keep all your own tips!