General Manager Trainee: Lead a Fast-Paced Drive-In Team

Sonic Drive-In; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In in Grand Prairie, Texas is seeking a General Manager who can lead a customer-focused team to deliver fast, friendly service and safe, quality food.

You will train crew, manage scheduling, monitor inventory, and drive sales with practical plans. Experience in QSR management and strong leadership are essential.

This role requires irregular hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and a commitment to standards and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years restaurant management experience.
• Experience running shifts without supervision.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws and health regulations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages, trains, monitors, and coaches crew, carhops, and skating carhops.
• Directs drive-in restaurant employees to meet operational standards.
• Adheres to employee handbook, policies, and practices.
• Performs opening and/or closing duties.
• Prepares work schedules and adjusts staffing as needed.
• Monitors inventory and places orders within cost controls.
• Completes payroll and records for the drive-in.
• Maintains customer service focus and resolves guest requests promptly.
• Interviews and hires restaurant staff to achieve staffing levels.
• Prepares operational reports and develops actions to address sales trends.
• Develops and implements a marketing plan.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Communication

Recruiting

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Accounting basics

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Advanced studies in business/restaurant management

Job description

SONIC Drive-In in Grand Prairie, Texas is seeking a General Manager who can lead a customer-focused team to deliver fast, friendly service and safe, quality food.

You will train crew, manage scheduling, monitor inventory, and drive sales with practical plans. Experience in QSR management and strong leadership are essential.

This role requires irregular hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and a commitment to standards and guest satisfaction.