Restaurant Assistant Manager - Lead and Develop Team

Sonic Corp.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In is seeking an Assistant Manager in Athens, GA to support the General Manager in day-to-day operations and staff leadership. You will train and coach team members, oversee shifts, and help ensure food quality, safety, and guest service are top priorities.

You will manage staffing, inventory, and administrative tasks, while upholding Sonic's standards and policies. The role requires flexibility with hours and a focus on delivering a great dining experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of restaurant management experience (QSR) or one year entry level retail management experience.
• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Effective communication skills; basic math, reading and computer skills.
• Ability to follow directions and work with autonomy once given directions; ability to multi-task and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Directs and assigns drive-in restaurant employees to ensure all aspects of food service meet standards.
• Performs opening and/or closing duties and monitors staffing levels.
• Oversees inventory and food cost controls, and completes weekly inventory.
• Supports General Manager in training, coaching and supervising Team Members, Carhops, and Skating Carhops.
• Ensures guest satisfaction by promptly addressing requests and resolving complaints.

Skills

Team management

Training & coaching

Inventory control

Customer service

Staff scheduling

Communication skills

POS systems

Microsoft Excel

MS Word

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Excel

MS Word

Job description

Sonic Drive-In is seeking an Assistant Manager in Athens, GA to support the General Manager in day-to-day operations and staff leadership. You will train and coach team members, oversee shifts, and help ensure food quality, safety, and guest service are top priorities.

You will manage staffing, inventory, and administrative tasks, while upholding Sonic's standards and policies. The role requires flexibility with hours and a focus on delivering a great dining experience.