General Manager (Buda I-35)

Sonic Drive-In; Buda (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In is seeking a General Manager to lead daily restaurant operations in a fast-paced environment. You will train and supervise Crew/Team members and Carhops, manage schedules, and ensure safety, cleanliness, and quality in food service.

You will drive staffing, inventory control, and customer satisfaction, develop action plans for sales trends, and implement local marketing initiatives. Strong leadership and compliance with laws are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; advanced studies in business or restaurant mgmt preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of restaurant management experience, preferably QSR.
• Ability to work 5 days with 4 closing shifts or 4-day workweek guaranteed.
• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing and selection practices.
• Knowledge of federal/state labor laws and local health/sanitation regulations.
• Strong leadership, supervisory and communication skills.
• Basic accounting and computer skills.
• Ability to multitask, follow directions, and resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train Crew/Team members, Carhops, and Skating Carhops.
• Direct and schedule staff to meet service standards.
• Ensure adherence to employee handbook and policies.
• Open/close the restaurant and manage shift staffing levels.
• Monitor inventory and place orders within cost controls.
• Prepare operational reports and develop action plans for sales trends.
• Develop and implement a marketing plan.
• Ensure customer service excellence and resolve issues promptly.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Staff training

Recruiting & interviewing

Legal compliance

Communication

Accounting basics

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

It’s the dream job you never have to wake up from. At SONIC, you’ll whistle while you work, gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way. You’ll interact with fantastic people, earn great pay, sport a cool uniform.

As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant General Manager, you are indeed a general—leading your troops in a never-ending campaign to give America an infinitely more delicious food service experience. You will be involved in training and supporting drive-in restaurant employees, ensuring that food is delivered in a clean, safe and efficient manner and our customers have an excellent experience.

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

Requirements:

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 with 4 closing shifts (or 4 day workweek guaranteed) including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays
• 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

SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.