Drive-In GM: Lead Teams to Exceptional Service

Ontario Trillium Foundation; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In is seeking a General Manager to lead the restaurant, train staff, and ensure fast, safe, and friendly service. You will supervise crew, carhops, and shifts while upholding brand standards.

The role requires 2+ years in restaurant management, ability to work 5 days with irregular hours, and knowledge of labor laws. You will develop schedules, monitor inventory, and drive customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced studies in business, restaurant management or related fields preferred.
• Minimum of two years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred).
• Ability to work a minimum 5 day workweek with 4 closing shifts (or 4 day workweek guaranteed) including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing and selection practices; knowledge of labor laws and health/sanitation regulations.
• Leadership and supervisory skills; strong verbal and written communication; basic accounting and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coaches Crew/Team members, Carhops and Skating Carhops to meet service standards.
• Directs staffing and assigns duties to ensure all aspects of food service meet standards.
• Opens and closes the restaurant; prepares and adjusts staff schedules.
• Monitors inventory and places orders within cost controls.
• Resolves guest requests and complaints promptly and professionally.
• Interviews and hires staff to maintain proper staffing levels.
• Develops and implements operational action plans to address trends and performance.
• Develops and implements a marketing plan.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff Training

Problem Solving

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Business/Restaurant Mgmt

Tools

POS systems

MS Excel

Job description

SONIC Drive-In is seeking a General Manager to lead the restaurant, train staff, and ensure fast, safe, and friendly service. You will supervise crew, carhops, and shifts while upholding brand standards.

The role requires 2+ years in restaurant management, ability to work 5 days with irregular hours, and knowledge of labor laws. You will develop schedules, monitor inventory, and drive customer satisfaction.