General Manager

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Sick Pay

Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Voluntary coverages: Accident, Critical Illness, Ad&D, Term Life

Job summary

The Ontario Trillium Foundation is looking for a General Manager for its Sonic restaurant in Ewing Township, New Jersey. In this role, you will manage and train the restaurant crew, ensuring smooth operations and excellent customer service. Responsibilities include preparing work schedules, maintaining inventory levels, and resolving guest complaints. Candidates should have at least two years of restaurant management experience and strong leadership skills. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including vacation pay and employer-paid insurance programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of restaurant management experience, preferably in a QSR.
• Ability to work a minimum 5 day workweek.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, and monitor Crew/Team members.
• Ensure food service meets operational standards.
• Prepare employee schedules and monitor staffing levels.
• Resolve guest requests and complaints respectfully.

Skills

Leadership and supervisory skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Problem-solving skills

Basic accounting and computer skills

Knowledge of recruiting and interviewing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Advanced studies in business or restaurant management

Job description

We're hiring a General Manager! As our General Manager, you’ll never be bored.

You’ll be responsible for making sure our Sonic restaurant runs smoothly.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation.
• A great work atmosphere.

Essential General Manager restaurant job duties are listed below:

• 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 serving the customer at all times.
• 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.

Additional General Manager Requirements:

• 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 without supervision.
• Required to work a minimum 5 day workweek.
• 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.
• Problem solving, decision-making and conflict-resolution skills.
• Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONIC.

Benefits:

• Vacation and Sick Pay.
• Employer paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability.
• Opportunity to particpate in our employer subsided insurance programs: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Opportunity to particpate in other voluntary coverages: Accident, Critical Illness, Ad&D, Term Life.