Drive-In General Manager — Lead Teams, Elevate Service

guernseysonic; Benton (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In in Benton, KY is seeking a General Manager to lead the drive-in’s operations and employees, delivering an exceptional guest experience. You will supervise recruitment, training, scheduling, coaching, and performance, while ensuring profitability and compliance with safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on operations management, and proven ability to drive cost-control, scheduling efficiency, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred).
• Experience running a restaurant shift without supervision.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local labor laws.
• Strong verbal and written communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, train, manage, direct, coach, lead staff.
• Manage drive-in operations to provide an optimal guest experience.
• Forecast and manage food, labor, inventory to maximize cost-control.
• Lead regular team meetings and maintain operational records.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Hiring

Training

Employee coaching

Operations management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sonic Drive-In in Benton, KY is seeking a General Manager to lead the drive-in’s operations and employees, delivering an exceptional guest experience. You will supervise recruitment, training, scheduling, coaching, and performance, while ensuring profitability and compliance with safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on operations management, and proven ability to drive cost-control, scheduling efficiency, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced restaurant environment.