Drive-In General Manager - Lead Teams, Grow Sales

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In in Texas is seeking a General Manager to lead and coach teams, ensure safe food service, and deliver outstanding customer experiences. You will oversee scheduling, inventory, payroll records, and compliance with policies while driving operational performance.

This role requires at least two years of restaurant management experience, with availability for a five-day workweek including nights, weekends and holidays, and a focus on recruiting and training staff to meet high standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred).
• Experience running shifts without supervision.
• Ability to work a minimum 5 day workweek with irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing and selection practices.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws, local health and sanitation laws.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills; effective verbal and written communication.
• 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.
• Adheres to employee handbook, policies and practices.
• Performs restaurant opening and/or closing duties.
• Prepares employee work schedules and adjusts staffing levels.
• Monitors and maintains inventory; places orders within cost controls.
• Maintains payroll records and employment records.
• Reinforces customer service and resolves guest requests.
• Interviews and hires staff to achieve proper staffing.
• Prepares operational reports and develops action plans to address trends.
• Develops and implements a marketing plan.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff Training

Scheduling

Recruiting

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Business/Restaurant Management studies

Tools

Accounting Software

Computer Skills

Job description

SONIC Drive-In in Texas is seeking a General Manager to lead and coach teams, ensure safe food service, and deliver outstanding customer experiences. You will oversee scheduling, inventory, payroll records, and compliance with policies while driving operational performance.

This role requires at least two years of restaurant management experience, with availability for a five-day workweek including nights, weekends and holidays, and a focus on recruiting and training staff to meet high standards.