Drive-In General Manager: Lead Teams & Guest Experience

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Buda (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In is seeking a General Manager to lead daily restaurant operations in a fast-paced environment. You will train and supervise Crew/Team members and Carhops, manage schedules, and ensure safety, cleanliness, and quality in food service.

You will drive staffing, inventory control, and customer satisfaction, develop action plans for sales trends, and implement local marketing initiatives. Strong leadership and compliance with laws are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; advanced studies in business or restaurant mgmt preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of restaurant management experience, preferably QSR.
• Ability to work 5 days with 4 closing shifts or 4-day workweek guaranteed.
• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing and selection practices.
• Knowledge of federal/state labor laws and local health/sanitation regulations.
• Strong leadership, supervisory and communication skills.
• Basic accounting and computer skills.
• Ability to multitask, follow directions, and resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train Crew/Team members, Carhops, and Skating Carhops.
• Direct and schedule staff to meet service standards.
• Ensure adherence to employee handbook and policies.
• Open/close the restaurant and manage shift staffing levels.
• Monitor inventory and place orders within cost controls.
• Prepare operational reports and develop action plans for sales trends.
• Develop and implement a marketing plan.
• Ensure customer service excellence and resolve issues promptly.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Staff training

Recruiting & interviewing

Legal compliance

Communication

Accounting basics

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Sonic Drive-In is seeking a General Manager to lead daily restaurant operations in a fast-paced environment. You will train and supervise Crew/Team members and Carhops, manage schedules, and ensure safety, cleanliness, and quality in food service.

You will drive staffing, inventory control, and customer satisfaction, develop action plans for sales trends, and implement local marketing initiatives. Strong leadership and compliance with laws are essential.