General Manager/ Operating Partner

soar-restaurants-sonic; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In in Pennsylvania is seeking a General Manager/Operating Partner to lead daily operations and staff across the drive-in.

You will drive guest experience, supervise opening and closing duties, manage labor and food costs, handle guest and employee concerns, and implement local marketing initiatives to improve performance and guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, scheduling, training, and ensuring compliance with safety, sanitation, and company standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced studies in business preferred.
• 3+ years of restaurant management experience, QSR preferred.
• Experience recruiting, onboarding, and supervising staff.
• Knowledge of labor laws and health/safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage drive-in operations to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, train, and supervise staff.
• Control labor and food costs per company guidelines.
• Oversee opening and closing duties and shift coverage.
• Prepare operational reports and maintain records.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Staff training

Recruiting & onboarding

Operations management

Guest service

Budgeting & cost control

Scheduling

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Business studies (preferred)

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position:General Manager/Operating Partner

Immediate Supervisor: Market Supervisor/Multi-Unit Supervisor

Status:Exempt

Position Summary: This position is the highest management position at the drive-in and is responsible for leading and managing the drive-in’s operations and employees.

Essential Job Duties:

• 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, lead, and manage all aspects of drive-in operations to provide an optimal guest experience
• Manage opening and/or closing duties
• Handle and properly escape guest issues/concerns
• Handle and properly escape employee issues/concerns
• Manage, plan, forecast, and adjust the drive-in’s food, labor, paper, and inventory to maximize cost-control, operational efficiency, quality standards, and customer service
• Lead regular team meetings to ensure employees are focused on operational standards and guest service
• Manage and maintain all drive-in recordkeeping
• Prepare and maintain all necessary operational reports
• Develop, implement, and manage action plans regarding local marketing and business performance
• Ensure proper maintenance of drive-in and equipment
• Supervise and manage vendor performance
• Comply with and enforce all company policies, procedures, and operational standards
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws
• Manage regular cleaning and sanitation duties pursuant to operational standards
• Regular attendance

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• As needed, perform all station duties (fountain & frozen, dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, switchboard, expeditor, food prep, and drive-thru (if applicable)) to meet operational standards
• As needed, perform regular cleaning and sanitation duties – including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes and food preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease – pursuant to operational standards
• Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required

Time/Shift Expectations: Minimum of 50 hours per week; irregular hours; nights; weekends; and holidays

Qualifications and Job Requirements:

• Education
• Required – High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred – Advanced studies in business, restaurant management, or related fields
• Experience
• At least three years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred)
• Experience running a restaurant shift without supervision
• Experience recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and managing employees
• Knowledge/Skills
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws (e.g., wage and hour laws; EEO laws, etc.)
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local health and safety laws and regulations
• Basic computer, math, accounting, and reading skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving, multi-tasking, decision-making, leadership, time-management, and conflict-resolution skills

Work Environment: Continuous standing, bending, reaching, moving, stooping, stretching, and lifting in a restaurant environment; frequent exposure to heat and hot liquid shortening while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to extreme temperatures based on variable weather conditions