Overnight Crew Member

Workstream; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to join our fast-paced, guest-focused team. In this role, you’ll rotate through Fountain & Frozen, Food Production, Grill, Fryer and Drive-Thru, delivering friendly service and quality food to every guest.

The position offers flexible hours and opportunities to learn multiple stations, with a focus on teamwork, cleanliness, and maintaining Sonic’s high standards of food safety and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays
• Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills
• Willingness to abide by appearance, uniform and hygiene standards

Responsibilities

• Taking orders and making accurate change quickly
• Providing food service to guests with enthusiasm
• Packaging all menu items and checking for product quality and consistency
• Preparing drinks and ice cream treats
• Preparing food orders, cooking on the grill, operating the fry station as needed
• Cleaning the drive-in restaurants - including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes, wiping counters and sanitizing food areas

Job description

Job Description

Fun. Flexible hours. Great Pay!! Fantastic people. Professional fulfillment. That uniquely cool SONIC uniform. Can this possibly get any better? YES IT CAN!

Like a Grilled Chicken Wrap, the SONIC Drive-In Restaurant Team Member position is a savory plethora of food service responsibilities rolled into one. You’ll work Fountain & Frozen, Food Production, Grill, Fryer, Switchboard and, if applicable, Drive-Thru. SONIC Drive-In is a food service mecca, and our Restaurant Team Member is at the center.

Restaurant Team Member duties may include:

• Taking orders and making accurate change quickly
• Providing food service to our guests with enthusiasm
• Packaging all menu items and checking for product quality and consistency
• Preparing drinks and ice cream treats
• Preparing food orders, cooking on the grill, operating the fry station as needed
• Cleaning the drive-in restaurants - including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes, wiping counter-tops and sanitizing food areas

Requirements

Restaurant Team Member Requirements:

• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to be flexible in all situations based on restaurant business need
• Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills
• Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at Sonic Drive-In restaurants
• General knowledge and understanding of the food service / restaurant industry or retail operations preferred, but not required

Here at SONIC Drive-in, our priority isn’t just great service, it’s great experiences. Whether you’re coming for a Cherry Limeade on your lunch break or picking up Shakes with your team after a big win, we’re ready for you. That’s why our drive-in makes your burgers with 100% pure beef patties, prepares hand‑made onion rings, and serves real ice cream. Carhops deliver orders with a smile because “This is How We SONIC”. Download the SONIC app and order your favorites to enjoy exclusive perks and offers, including half price drinks and slushes any time. Stop by to treat yourself today!