General Manager

Sonic Drive-In; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is looking for a General Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure guests enjoy a quality experience. You'll manage the team, maintain high standards, and be accountable for the Drive-In's performance.

The ideal candidate will have past management experience and excellent leadership skills. A collaborative and positive attitude is essential, especially during peak times. This role requires a willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Prior management experience, preferably in restaurant or retail.
• High standards for self and team.
• Positive attitude, especially in stressful situations.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to provide quality food and service.
• Hire, train, and manage team members.
• Manage profit and loss statements and exceed expectations.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

Associates degree in Business or related field

Job description

As a SONIC Drive-In General Manager, you are responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the Drive-In to provide quality food in a clean, safe, and efficient manner so that guests will have an enjoyable experience at the Sonic Drive-In. As the highest management position within the Drive-In, you are accountable for the Drive-In and its operations. Responsibilities include:

•Hiring, training, managing, supervising, directing, and developing Great People ready to serve a SuperSONIC experience to every guest
•Demonstrating a Fair, Firm, Fun leadership approach, and leading by example
•Managing a profit and loss statement to exceed expectations every week, month, and year
•Swiftly resolving employee concerns with a thoughtful approach
•Celebrating team successes and coaching for better performance
•Setting expectations and providing clear and continuous feedback
•Creating an upbeat positive atmosphere during the shift that makes work fun
•Helping employees understand the big picture and their role by sharing the why behind tasks
•Understanding how to use metrics to evaluate Drive-In performance and make necessary improvements
•Getting out in the community, making a difference, and growing sales for your Drive-In and the brand
•Maintaining and enforcing SONIC safety and sanitation standards
•Relentlessly complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations


Additional General Manager Requirements:
•Prior management experience; restaurant or retail industry highly preferred (subject to franchise discretion)
•High standards for self and the team
•Positive attitude, especially during rushes or stressful situations
•Resiliency trying different approaches to solve a problem; working to get better every day
•Eagerness to learn and grow professionally and personally
•Ability to prioritize and complete tasks accordingly
•Excellent leadership and communication skills
•Associates degree in Business or related field preferred (subject to franchise discretion)
•Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays


As required by applicable law, SONIC Drive-In franchise organizations will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Each franchise organization is an independent employer and thus responsible for making its own employment-related decisions. Nothing in these materials should be construed as the franchisor being involved in or having control over a franchise employee's essential terms and conditions of employment.

SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.