Drive-In General Manager: Lead a High-Energy Team

Sonic; Destin (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In in Destin, FL is seeking a General Manager to lead daily operations, train and coach crew, and ensure a fast, friendly guest experience.

You will manage schedules, inventory, payroll records, marketing plans, and compliance with health and safety regulations while driving profitability and guest satisfaction at every shift.

Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to motivate teams and uphold SONIC's Quality Way values across all drives-in operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Advanced studies in business, restaurant management or related fields preferred.
• Minimum of two years of restaurant management experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws and local health and sanitation laws.
• Leadership and supervisory skills; effective verbal and written communication.
• Basic accounting and computer skills.
• Ability to follow directions and multi-task with autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Manages, trains, monitors and coaches Crew/ Team members, Carhops and Skating Carhops.
• Directs and assigns drive-in restaurant employees to meet standards.
• Prepares employee work schedules and adjusts staffing levels.
• Monitors inventory and places orders within cost control procedures.
• Completes payroll and employment records.
• Resolves guest requests and reports complaints to supervisor.
• Develops and implements marketing plans.
• Interview and hire restaurant staff to achieve proper staffing levels.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Scheduling

Customer service

Payroll & accounting

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Business/restaurant mgmt studies preferred

Tools

POS systems

Excel

Inventory management software

Job description

SONIC Drive-In in Destin, FL is seeking a General Manager to lead daily operations, train and coach crew, and ensure a fast, friendly guest experience.

You will manage schedules, inventory, payroll records, marketing plans, and compliance with health and safety regulations while driving profitability and guest satisfaction at every shift.

Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to motivate teams and uphold SONIC's Quality Way values across all drives-in operations.