General Manager: Drive-In Leader, Guest Experience Champion

Sonic-Drive--in; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In in Austin, TX is seeking a General Manager to lead the crew and ensure excellent service, safe food handling, and smooth operations.

You will recruit, train, schedule, and coach staff; develop action plans to improve financial performance; implement marketing initiatives; and maintain compliance with labor laws and sanitation standards.

This role requires hands-on leadership, effective communication, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced QSR environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; advanced studies preferred.
• Minimum 2 years restaurant management experience (QSR preferred).
• Ability to work 5 days, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing and selection practices.
• Understanding of federal/state labor laws and health regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages, trains, monitors and coaches crew, carhops, and supervisors.
• Directs staffing, opening/closing duties, and scheduling.
• Maintains inventory and places orders within cost controls.
• Ensures compliance with policies and sanitation standards.
• Develops action plans to address unfavorable sales trends.
• Develops and implements a marketing plan.

Skills

People management

Staff scheduling

Customer service

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Advanced studies in business/restaurant management

Tools

Payroll systems

Accounting software

Job description

Sonic Drive-In in Austin, TX is seeking a General Manager to lead the crew and ensure excellent service, safe food handling, and smooth operations.

You will recruit, train, schedule, and coach staff; develop action plans to improve financial performance; implement marketing initiatives; and maintain compliance with labor laws and sanitation standards.

This role requires hands-on leadership, effective communication, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced QSR environment.