Restaurant Team Member: Fun, Flexible Hours & Great Pay

Sonic-Drive--in; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to perform multiple roles across Fountain & Frozen, Food Production, Grill, Fryer, and Drive-Thru when required. You will serve guests with enthusiasm, assemble orders, ensure quality, and help keep the drive-in clean and inviting.

The role requires a positive attitude, calm problem-solving under pressure, and a willingness to learn. Shifts include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Contagiously positive attitude.
• Ability to remain calm, especially in tough situations.
• Resilient spirit – bouncing back from setbacks.
• Eagerness to learn and grow.
• Ability to multi-task, switching from one task to another with ease.
• Team mentality and willingness to help where needed.
• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Flexibility in all situations based on restaurant business need.
• Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills.
• Willingness to abide by appearance, uniform and hygiene standards.
• General knowledge of the food service/retail operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Taking orders and making accurate changes quickly.
• Providing food service to guests with enthusiasm.
• Packaging all menu items and checking 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 – trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes, wiping counters and sanitizing areas.

Skills

Positive attitude

Multi-tasking

Team player

Communication

Job description

SONIC Drive-In is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to perform multiple roles across Fountain & Frozen, Food Production, Grill, Fryer, and Drive-Thru when required. You will serve guests with enthusiasm, assemble orders, ensure quality, and help keep the drive-in clean and inviting.

The role requires a positive attitude, calm problem-solving under pressure, and a willingness to learn. Shifts include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.