Drive-In General Manager: Lead Ops & Guest Experience

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

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In is seeking a General Manager to lead a team in delivering outstanding service and food quality at our Texas location. You will train staff, manage schedules, monitor inventory, and ensure compliance with safety and hygiene standards.

The role emphasizes coaching, problem solving, and customer-focused leadership to drive guest satisfaction and store performance, with responsibilities spanning payroll records, staffing, and marketing initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; advanced studies in business or restaurant management preferred.
• Minimum of two years restaurant management experience; experience running shifts without supervision.
• Able to work a 5 day week with 4 closing shifts; irregular hours including nights and weekends.
• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing and selection practices.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws as well as local health and sanitation laws and regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and supervisory skills.
• Basic accounting and computer skills.
• Ability to follow directions, multi-task, and solve problems.
• Willingness to abide by appearance and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, coach crew and drive-in staff to meet standards.
• Direct and assign employees to ensure quality service.
• Prepare schedules and monitor staffing levels.
• Monitor inventory and place orders within cost controls.
• Handle payroll records and employment documentation.
• Develop and implement marketing plans to boost sales.
• Resolve guest requests promptly and professionally.
• Interview and hire restaurant crew and management.

Skills

Staff coaching

Leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sonic Drive-In is seeking a General Manager to lead a team in delivering outstanding service and food quality at our Texas location. You will train staff, manage schedules, monitor inventory, and ensure compliance with safety and hygiene standards.

The role emphasizes coaching, problem solving, and customer-focused leadership to drive guest satisfaction and store performance, with responsibilities spanning payroll records, staffing, and marketing initiatives.