General Manager — Drive-Thru Leader & Guest Experience

Sonic Drive-In

Spring (PA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Sonic Drive-In seeks a General Manager to lead operations and manage restaurant staff, ensuring a high-quality guest experience. You will oversee training, scheduling, and performance, while maintaining profitability and compliance with company standards.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with long hours and a focus on service excellence in a fast-paced environment. Uniform provided as part of the role.

Qualifications

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience: 3+ years restaurant management (QSR preferred).
  • Knowledge of labor laws and safety standards.
  • Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, train, manage, direct, coach, lead, schedule, assign, discipline, and terminate the drive-in’s assistant managers and employees.
  • Manage drive-in employees’ compensation levels pursuant to company guidelines.
  • Supervise and manage all drive-in operations to provide an optimal guest experience.
  • Manage opening and/or closing duties.
  • Handle guest issues/concerns and employee issues/concerns.
  • Plan, forecast, and adjust food, labor, inventory to maximize cost-control and service quality.
  • Lead regular team meetings to ensure alignment on standards and service.

Skills

Leadership
Recruiting
Coaching
Customer service
Communication
Multi-tasking
Time management
Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Sonic Drive-In seeks a General Manager to lead operations and manage restaurant staff, ensuring a high-quality guest experience. You will oversee training, scheduling, and performance, while maintaining profitability and compliance with company standards.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with long hours and a focus on service excellence in a fast-paced environment. Uniform provided as part of the role.

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