Drive-In General Manager: Lead Teams & Delight Guests

Sonic-Drive--in; Cocoville (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In is seeking a General Manager to lead restaurant operations and drive superior guest experiences. You will supervise Crew, Carhops, and management staff, ensure safety, and uphold Sonic standards across service, quality, and efficiency.

The role requires strong leadership, scheduling skills, and the ability to manage costs and payroll records while maintaining high customer service levels. This on-site position involves irregular hours, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred).
• Ability to work a minimum 5 day workweek with irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws as well as local health and sanitation laws and regulations.
• Strong leadership and verbal/written communication skills.
• Basic accounting and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages, trains, monitors and coaches Crew/Team members, Carhops and Skating Carhops.
• Directs and assigns drive-in restaurant employees to meet operational standards.
• Prepares employee work schedules; monitors staffing levels.
• Monitors and maintains inventory; places orders within cost control procedures.
• Completes payroll and employment records; maintains compliance with policies.
• Interacts with guests to resolve requests and complaints promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Customer service

Scheduling

Cost control

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Payroll software

POS systems

Job description

SONIC Drive-In is seeking a General Manager to lead restaurant operations and drive superior guest experiences. You will supervise Crew, Carhops, and management staff, ensure safety, and uphold Sonic standards across service, quality, and efficiency.

The role requires strong leadership, scheduling skills, and the ability to manage costs and payroll records while maintaining high customer service levels. This on-site position involves irregular hours, weekends, and holidays.