Restaurant General Manager - Lead Teams & Drive Growth

Sonic Drive-In; Princeton (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In is seeking a General Manager to lead daily operations, drive profitability, and ensure guest satisfaction in a fast-paced setting. You will hire, train, and coach staff, manage the P&L, and uphold safety and sanitation standards while maintaining a positive, high-energy team culture.

The role requires adaptability, strong communication, and a focus on continuous improvement with a commitment to serving a SuperSONIC experience to every guest.

Qualifications

• Prior management experience; restaurant or retail industry highly preferred (subject to franchise discretion)
• High standards for self and the team
• Positive attitude, especially during rushes or stressful situations
• Resiliency – trying different approaches to solve a problem; working to get better every day
• Eagerness to learn and grow professionally and personally
• Ability to prioritise and complete tasks accordingly
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Associate’s degree in Business or related field preferred (subject to franchise discretion)
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Hiring, training, managing, supervising, directing, and developing Great People ready to serve a SuperSONIC experience to every guest
• Demonstrating a Fair, Firm, Fun leadership approach, and leading by example
• Managing a profit and loss statement to exceed expectations every week, month, and year
• Swiftly resolving employee concerns with a thoughtful approach
• Celebrating team successes and coaching for better performance
• Setting expectations and providing clear and continuous feedback
• Creating an upbeat positive atmosphere during the shift that makes work fun
• Helping employees understand the big picture and their role by sharing the “why” behind tasks
• Understanding how to use metrics to evaluate Drive-In performance and make necessary improvements
• Getting out in the community, making a difference, and growing sales for your Drive-In and the brand
• Maintaining and enforcing SONIC safety and sanitation standards
• Relentlessly complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Learning mindset

Prioritization

Education

Associate’s degree in Business or related field

Job description

Sonic Drive-In is seeking a General Manager to lead daily operations, drive profitability, and ensure guest satisfaction in a fast-paced setting. You will hire, train, and coach staff, manage the P&L, and uphold safety and sanitation standards while maintaining a positive, high-energy team culture.

The role requires adaptability, strong communication, and a focus on continuous improvement with a commitment to serving a SuperSONIC experience to every guest.