General Manager: Drive-In Ops & Guest Experience

Sonic-Drive--in; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In in Texas is seeking a General Manager to lead restaurant operations, coach crew and management, and ensure top-notch customer service. You will oversee staffing, inventory, scheduling, payroll records, and budget adherence, while driving sales through marketing and operational excellence.

The role requires prior QSR management experience, strong leadership, and robust knowledge of labor laws, health standards, and cost control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; advanced studies preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of restaurant management experience, preferably QSR.
• Ability to work a minimum 5 days per week with 4 closing shifts (or 4-day workweek) 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 with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic accounting and computer skills.
• Ability to follow directions and work with autonomy; multi-task and solve problems.
• Willingness to abide by SONIC appearance, uniform and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, coach Crew/Team members, Carhops and Skating Carhops.
• Direct and assign staff to meet service standards.
• Prepare employee work schedules and adjust staffing levels.
• Monitor inventory and place orders within cost control procedures.
• Complete payroll records and other employment paperwork.
• Develop and implement a marketing plan.
• Report on operational results and propose corrective actions.
• Interview and hire staff to maintain proper staffing levels.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Communication

Recruiting & interviewing

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Basic accounting

Computer skills

Cost control

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Advanced studies in business or restaurant management

Job description

SONIC Drive-In in Texas is seeking a General Manager to lead restaurant operations, coach crew and management, and ensure top-notch customer service. You will oversee staffing, inventory, scheduling, payroll records, and budget adherence, while driving sales through marketing and operational excellence.

The role requires prior QSR management experience, strong leadership, and robust knowledge of labor laws, health standards, and cost control.