Drive-In General Manager: Lead Team & Guest Experience

Sonic-Drive--in; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Half-price drinks and slushes

SONIC app with exclusive perks

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In is seeking a General Manager to lead a fast-paced drive-in team, ensuring top-notch service and a clean, safe dining experience. You will train staff, manage schedules, control costs, and drive guest satisfaction across the restaurant.

Ideal candidates will bring 2+ years of restaurant management experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work a demanding schedule including nights and weekends. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; advanced studies in business, restaurant management or related fields preferred.
• Minimum of two years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred).
• Ability to work a minimum 5 day workweek with 4 closing shifts or 4 day workweek guarantee, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing and selection practices.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws and local health and sanitation regulations.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages, trains, monitors and coaches Crew/Team members, Carhops and Skating Carhops.
• Directs drive-in employees to meet operational standards.
• Prepare and manage employee work schedules and staffing levels.
• Monitor inventory and place orders within cost controls.
• Maintain employment records and payroll records.
• Resolve guest requests and complaints.
• Hire restaurant staff to achieve proper staffing levels.
• Prepare operational reports and develop action plans for sales trends.
• Develop and implement marketing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Advanced studies in business/restaurant management

Tools

Basic accounting

Computer skills

Job description

SONIC Drive-In is seeking a General Manager to lead a fast-paced drive-in team, ensuring top-notch service and a clean, safe dining experience. You will train staff, manage schedules, control costs, and drive guest satisfaction across the restaurant.

Ideal candidates will bring 2+ years of restaurant management experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work a demanding schedule including nights and weekends. Equal Opportunity Employer.