Drive-In GM & Operating Partner — Lead Operations

Sonic Drive-In

Michigan

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Sonic Drive-In in Michigan seeks a General Manager/Operating Partner to lead restaurant operations and teams. You will drive guest satisfaction, staffing, training, and financial performance, while ensuring compliance and quality standards.

This role requires strong leadership, scheduling, and problem-solving abilities. As the top manager, you will oversee vendor relations, local marketing, and daily reporting, aiming to maximize efficiency and profitability in a fast-paced, guest-focused

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least three years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred).
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with guest-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, train, coach, and supervise managers and staff.
  • Oversee compensation, scheduling, and performance management per guidelines.
  • Direct all drive-in operations to ensure guest satisfaction and quality standards.
  • Manage opening/closing duties and daily financial controls.
  • Plan, forecast, and adjust labor, food, and inventory to control costs.
  • Lead team meetings and maintain accurate records and reports.
  • Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and sanitation standards.
  • Maintain equipment, vendors, and local marketing efforts.

Skills

Leadership
Staffing & Training
Operations Management
Guest Experience
Budget & Cost Control
Scheduling
Recruitment
Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Business/Restaurant Management coursework (preferred)

Tools

POS Systems
MS Excel

Job description

Sonic Drive-In in Michigan seeks a General Manager/Operating Partner to lead restaurant operations and teams. You will drive guest satisfaction, staffing, training, and financial performance, while ensuring compliance and quality standards.

This role requires strong leadership, scheduling, and problem-solving abilities. As the top manager, you will oversee vendor relations, local marketing, and daily reporting, aiming to maximize efficiency and profitability in a fast-paced, guest-focused

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