Drive-In General Manager: Lead Ops & Guest Experience

Sonic Drive-In; DeRidder (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In in DeRidder, LA is seeking a General Manager to oversee restaurant operations and lead a team of crew and management to deliver great guest experiences.

You will recruit, train, and coach staff, manage schedules, food safety, and costs, while ensuring compliance with company policies and standards. This leadership role requires strong communication, decision-making, and a drive to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: advanced studies in business, restaurant management, or related fields.
• Experience: at least three years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred).
• Experience running a restaurant shift without supervision.
• Experience recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and managing employees.
• Knowledge of labor laws and health and safety regulations.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, train, manage, and terminate staff as needed.
• Supervise all drive-in operations to provide an optimal guest experience.
• Manage opening and closing duties and handle guest concerns.
• Plan, forecast, and adjust food, labor, and inventory for cost-control.
• Lead team meetings and maintain drive-in records and operational reports.
• Develop and manage local marketing and business performance.
• Ensure maintenance of equipment and vendor performance.
• Comply with company policies and applicable laws.
• Maintain regular attendance and sanitation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Customer service

Communication

Budgeting

Inventory control

Scheduling

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Advanced studies in business/restaurant mgmt (preferred)

Job description

Sonic Drive-In in DeRidder, LA is seeking a General Manager to oversee restaurant operations and lead a team of crew and management to deliver great guest experiences.

You will recruit, train, and coach staff, manage schedules, food safety, and costs, while ensuring compliance with company policies and standards. This leadership role requires strong communication, decision-making, and a drive to optimize performance.