Drive-In General Manager - Elevate Guest Experience

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Blanco (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In is seeking a General Manager to lead daily operations, train staff, and ensure a clean, safe, and high-quality guest experience. You’ll oversee staffing, scheduling, inventory, and compliance with policies and laws while driving profitability and guest satisfaction.

You will manage opening and closing duties, payroll records, and performance reporting, while implementing a marketing plan and developing action plans to improve trends. This is a full-time, on-site leadership role.

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervisory skills required to train and coach staff.
• Strong communication, both verbal and written, across teams.
• Basic accounting and computer skills for scheduling and payroll.
• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing and selection practices.
• Familiarity with federal and state labor laws and local health/sanitation rules.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, monitor, and coach crew and management staff.
• Direct staffing and ensure food service meets standards.
• Open/close restaurant and prepare operating reports.
• Develop staffing plans and schedules within budget.
• Oversee inventory, orders, and supplier relations.
• Maintain customer service focus and resolve guest issues promptly.
• Prepare operational reports and analyze sales trends.
• Develop and implement marketing plans for the restaurant.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Accounting

Computer skills

Recruiting

Labor laws

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Business/restaurant management studies

Job description

SONIC Drive-In is seeking a General Manager to lead daily operations, train staff, and ensure a clean, safe, and high-quality guest experience. You’ll oversee staffing, scheduling, inventory, and compliance with policies and laws while driving profitability and guest satisfaction.

You will manage opening and closing duties, payroll records, and performance reporting, while implementing a marketing plan and developing action plans to improve trends. This is a full-time, on-site leadership role.