General Manager — Drive-In Leader Driving Growth

Sonic Drive-In; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-food franchise is looking for a General Manager to oversee the daily operations at a Sonic Drive-In. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards of service, managing the team, and ensuring profitability while creating a fun working atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Prior management experience in restaurant or retail industry.
• Positive attitude and resiliency in stressful situations.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily operations and ensuring quality service.
• Hiring, training, and managing staff to deliver a great experience.
• Managing profit and loss statements and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Management

Education

Associate’s 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.