Drive-In General Manager: Lead Teams, Elevate Service

Sonic Drive-In; Smithville (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits available

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In is seeking a General Manager to lead and develop Crew, Carhops and the management team. You will oversee training, scheduling, inventory, payroll, and guest service to ensure a clean, safe and efficient operation.

The role requires at least 2 years of restaurant management, strong leadership, and solid accounting and computer skills. A minimum 5-day workweek is expected, with health benefits available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; advanced studies in business/restaurant management preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of restaurant management experience.
• Must work a minimum 5 day workweek.
• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing and selection practices.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws and local health/sanitation laws.
• Strong leadership, supervisory and communication skills.
• Basic accounting and computer skills.
• Ability to multi-task and solve problems; follow directions.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, and coach Crew/Team members, Carhops and Skating Carhops.
• Direct staffing to meet service standards and quality.
• Enforce policies and operating standards across the team.
• Perform opening and/or closing duties.
• Prepare schedules and adjust staffing levels.
• Monitor inventory and place orders within budget.
• Maintain payroll and employment records.
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve guest requests.
• Interview and hire staff to achieve proper staffing levels.
• Prepare operational reports and develop action plans for sales/financial trends.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Crew training

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Basic accounting

Recruiting

Autonomy

Education

High school diploma

Business/Restaurant management training

Tools

POS system

Payroll processing software

MS Office

Job description

SONIC Drive-In is seeking a General Manager to lead and develop Crew, Carhops and the management team. You will oversee training, scheduling, inventory, payroll, and guest service to ensure a clean, safe and efficient operation.

The role requires at least 2 years of restaurant management, strong leadership, and solid accounting and computer skills. A minimum 5-day workweek is expected, with health benefits available.