Drive-Thru Operations Leader - Assistant GM

Sonic Drive-In; West Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In in West Pensacola, FL seeks an Assistant General Manager to support the General Manager and lead daily operations, staff training, and guest service.

You will recruit and hire crew, plan schedules, monitor inventory, ensure compliance with safety and labor laws, and develop action plans to improve sales and service.

The role requires at least two years of restaurant management, flexible hours including nights and weekends, and a commitment to SONIC's Quality Way values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced studies in business, restaurant management or related fields are preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred), experience running shifts with or without supervision.
• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing and selection practices.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws as well as local health and sanitation laws and regulations.
• Leadership and supervisory practices and skills; effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic accounting and computer skills
• Ability to follow directions and work with autonomy once given directions; ability to multi-task and successfully solve problems.
• Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONIC; promotes and embodies the Quality Way Core Values

Responsibilities

• Manages, trains, monitors and coaches Crew/ Team members, Carhops and Skating Carhops.
• Directs and assigns drive-in restaurant employees as needed to ensure all aspects of food service meet operational standards.
• Adheres to and monitors employee compliance of the drive-in employee handbook, policies and practices.
• Performs restaurant opening and/or closing duties.
• Prepares employee work schedules; monitors and makes appropriate adjustments to restaurant staffing levels.
• Monitors and maintains restaurant inventory levels. Places orders for food, paper and other supplies within cost control procedures.
• Completes and maintains all drive-in restaurant employment related records and payroll records.
• Reinforces a customer service mentality and ensures all employees are focused on always serving the customer.
• Immediately and respectfully resolves guest requests. Reports guest complaints to immediate supervisor and assists in resolving such complaints.
• Interview and hire restaurant crew and management team members to achieve proper staffing levels.
• Prepare all necessary operational reports. Develop appropriate action plans to resolve unfavorable financial and/or sales trends.
• Develop and implement a marketing plan
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Scheduling

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Payroll basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Business/restaurant management studies (preferred)

Job description

SONIC Drive-In in West Pensacola, FL seeks an Assistant General Manager to support the General Manager and lead daily operations, staff training, and guest service.

You will recruit and hire crew, plan schedules, monitor inventory, ensure compliance with safety and labor laws, and develop action plans to improve sales and service.

The role requires at least two years of restaurant management, flexible hours including nights and weekends, and a commitment to SONIC's Quality Way values.