Drive-In Assistant Manager & Team Leader

Sonic-Drive-in; Thompson Place (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in daily drive-in operations, staff training, and safe, high‑quality service. You will assist with scheduling, coaching crew, and maintaining a positive guest experience.

You will open/close the restaurant, manage staffing, inventory and costs, keep records, and respond promptly to guest requests. This role rewards leadership, teamwork, and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of restaurant management experience (QSR) or one year entry level retail management experience.
• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Effective communication skills; basic math, reading and computer skills.
• Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONIC.

Responsibilities

• Manages, trains, monitors and coaches Team / Crew Members, Carhops and Skating Carhops.
• Directs and assigns drive-in restaurant employees 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Math basics

Autonomy

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Appearance standards

Tools

Computer basics

Job description

SONIC Drive-In is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in daily drive-in operations, staff training, and safe, high‑quality service. You will assist with scheduling, coaching crew, and maintaining a positive guest experience.

You will open/close the restaurant, manage staffing, inventory and costs, keep records, and respond promptly to guest requests. This role rewards leadership, teamwork, and reliability in a fast-paced environment.