Drive-In General Manager: Lead Teams to Great Guest Experience

Sonic Drive-In; Boiling Springs (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In is seeking a General Manager to lead a drive-in restaurant team, train crew and carhop staff, and drive outstanding guest service. You will open and close the restaurant, manage schedules, and ensure compliance with labor, health, and safety standards.

The role requires a minimum two years in restaurant management (QSR preferred), scheduling flexibility including nights and weekends, and strong leadership and communication skills. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; further business/restaurant management study preferred.
• Minimum two years of restaurant management experience, preferably in QSR, with shift supervision.
• Ability to work five days with several closing shifts, including irregular hours.
• Knowledge of labor laws, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic accounting and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, monitor, and coach crew, carhop staff and management.
• Direct and assign staff to meet service standards.
• Prepare schedules and adjust staffing.
• Monitor inventory and place orders within cost controls.
• Complete payroll and employment records.
• Develop and implement marketing plans.
• Open and close the restaurant.
• Address guest requests and resolve complaints.
• Hire restaurant crew and management.
• Prepare operational reports and analyze financial trends.

Skills

Staff leadership

Training & coaching

Scheduling

Inventory management

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Business/restaurant mgmt studies

Tools

POS systems

Accounting software

Job description

SONIC Drive-In is seeking a General Manager to lead a drive-in restaurant team, train crew and carhop staff, and drive outstanding guest service. You will open and close the restaurant, manage schedules, and ensure compliance with labor, health, and safety standards.

The role requires a minimum two years in restaurant management (QSR preferred), scheduling flexibility including nights and weekends, and strong leadership and communication skills. Equal opportunity employer.