Drive-In General Manager: Lead Teams, Elevate Guests

Sonic Drive-In; Pampa (TX, AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In in Texas is seeking a General Manager to lead crew and carhop teams, ensuring fast, friendly service and safe food handling. You will open/close the restaurant, schedule staff, manage inventory and develop action plans to improve sales and guest satisfaction.

The role requires at least two years of management experience in QSR, strong leadership and communication, and knowledge of labor laws.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Advanced studies in business, restaurant management or related fields are preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred), experience running shifts without supervision
• Required to work a minimum 5 day workweek with 4 closing shifts (or 4 day workweek guaranteed) including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays
• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing and selection practices
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws as well as local health and sanitation laws and regulations
• Leadership and supervisory practices and skills; effective verbal and written communication skills
• Basic accounting and computer skills
• Ability to follow directions and work with autonomy once given directions; ability to multi-task and successfully solve problems
• Problem solving, decision-making and conflict-resolution skills
• Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONIC

Responsibilities

• Manages, trains, monitors and coaches Crew/ Team members, Carhops and Skating Carhops
• Directs and assigns drive-in restaurant employees as needed to ensure all aspects of food service meet operational standards
• Adheres to and monitors employee compliance of the drive-in employee handbook, policies and practices
• Performs restaurant opening and/or closing duties
• Prepares employee work schedules; monitors and makes appropriate adjustments to restaurant staffing levels
• Monitors and maintains restaurant inventory levels. Places orders for food, paper and other supplies within cost control procedures
• Completes and maintains all drive-in restaurant employment related records and payroll records
• Reinforces a customer service mentality and ensures all employees are focused on serving the customer at all times.
• Immediately and respectfully resolves guest requests. Reports guest complaints to immediate supervisor and assists in resolving such complaints
• Interview and hire restaurant crew and management team members to achieve proper staffing levels
• Prepare all necessary operational reports. Develop appropriate action plans to resolve unfavorable financial and/or sales trends
• Develop and implement a marketing plan

Skills

Leadership and supervision

Communication skills

Multi-tasking and problem solving

Conflict resolution

Staff training and coaching

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Advanced studies in business/restaurant management

Tools

Basic accounting

Job description

SONIC Drive-In in Texas is seeking a General Manager to lead crew and carhop teams, ensuring fast, friendly service and safe food handling. You will open/close the restaurant, schedule staff, manage inventory and develop action plans to improve sales and guest satisfaction.

The role requires at least two years of management experience in QSR, strong leadership and communication, and knowledge of labor laws.