Drive-In General Manager: Lead Teams & Guest Experience

Sonic Drive-In; Taylor (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In is seeking a General Manager to lead a team, oversee opening/closing duties, and ensure a clean, safe, high‑quality guest experience. You will train staff, schedule shifts, manage payroll records and control costs while driving sales and guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, recruiting skills, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant management, preferably QSR.
• Ability to supervise and train crew and management teams.
• Knowledge of labor laws and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coaches crew, carhops and staff to meet service standards.
• Prepares work schedules and adjusts staffing to demand.
• Manages inventory, ordering and cost control procedures.
• Interviews and hires staff; develops action plans for performance.
• Develops and implements a local marketing plan.
• Ensures safety, cleanliness and compliance with policies.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Scheduling

Recruiting

Payroll

Communication

Problem solving

Labor laws

Basic accounting

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Business/restaurant mgmt coursework preferred

Job description

SONIC Drive-In is seeking a General Manager to lead a team, oversee opening/closing duties, and ensure a clean, safe, high‑quality guest experience. You will train staff, schedule shifts, manage payroll records and control costs while driving sales and guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, recruiting skills, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends. Equal opportunity employer.