Dynamic Crew Member — Flexible Hours, Great Pay

Sonic-Drive--in; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Great pay

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In in Algonquin, IL is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to deliver fast, friendly service across Fountain & Frozen, Food Production, Grill, Fryer, and Drive-Thru. You’ll engage with guests, assemble orders, prepare drinks and desserts, and keep the dining areas clean and safe.

The role emphasizes enthusiasm, teamwork, and flexibility across shifts. Ideal candidates show energy, adaptability, and a willingness to learn, including multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Contagiously positive attitude.
• Ability to remain calm, especially in tough situations.
• Resilient mindset – bounce back from setbacks.
• Eagerness to learn and grow.
• Ability to multi-task, switching from one task to another with ease.
• Team mentality and willingness to help where needed.
• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Flexible in all situations based on restaurant business need.
• Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills.
• Willingness to abide by appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at Sonic Drive-In restaurants.
• General knowledge of the food service/retail industry preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Taking orders and making accurate changes quickly.
• Providing food service to guests with enthusiasm.
• Packaging all menu items and checking quality and consistency.
• Preparing drinks and ice cream treats.
• Preparing food orders, cooking on grill, operating fry station as needed.
• Cleaning drive-in restaurants, trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes, wiping counters, sanitizing food areas.

Skills

Positive attitude

Calm under pressure

Resilience

Willingness to learn

Multi-tasking

Team player

Flexible hours

Communication

Basic math

Reading skills

Job description

SONIC Drive-In in Algonquin, IL is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to deliver fast, friendly service across Fountain & Frozen, Food Production, Grill, Fryer, and Drive-Thru. You’ll engage with guests, assemble orders, prepare drinks and desserts, and keep the dining areas clean and safe.

The role emphasizes enthusiasm, teamwork, and flexibility across shifts. Ideal candidates show energy, adaptability, and a willingness to learn, including multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.