Senior Restaurant GM & Operating Partner

Sonic Corp.; Commerce (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Corp. in Commerce, GA seeks a General Manager/Operating Partner to lead the drive-in’s daily operations and staff. You will recruit, hire, train, and coach managers and crew to deliver exceptional guest experiences and maintain high standards.

You will plan labor and inventory, control costs, oversee opening and closing duties, handle guest and employee concerns, and ensure compliance with laws and company policies while driving local marketing and performance.

Qualifications

• Education: Required – High school diploma or equivalent
• Education: Preferred – Advanced studies in business, restaurant management, or related fields
• Experience: At least three years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred)
• Experience running a restaurant shift without supervision
• Experience recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and managing employees
• Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws
• Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of health and safety laws and regulations
• Knowledge/Skills: Basic computer, math, accounting, and reading skills
• Knowledge/Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge/Skills: Problem-solving, multi-tasking, decision-making, leadership, time-management, and conflict-resolution skills

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, train, manage, direct, coach, lead, schedule, assign, discipline, and terminate staff
• Manage employees’ compensation levels per guidelines
• Supervise and manage all drive-in operations for optimal guest experience
• Oversee opening and closing duties
• Handle guest issues and concerns
• Handle employee issues and concerns
• Plan, forecast, and adjust food, labor, inventory to maximize cost-control and quality
• Lead regular team meetings to ensure standards and guest service
• Manage and maintain all drive-in recordkeeping and reports
• Develop and manage action plans regarding local marketing and business performance
• Ensure maintenance of drive-in and equipment
• Supervise vendor performance
• Ensure compliance with all policies and laws
• Oversee regular cleaning and sanitation duties
• Maintain attendance expectations
• Perform station duties as needed and stock responsibilities
• Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Decision-making

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Advanced studies in business, restaurant management, or related fields

Job description

Sonic Corp. in Commerce, GA seeks a General Manager/Operating Partner to lead the drive-in’s daily operations and staff. You will recruit, hire, train, and coach managers and crew to deliver exceptional guest experiences and maintain high standards.

You will plan labor and inventory, control costs, oversee opening and closing duties, handle guest and employee concerns, and ensure compliance with laws and company policies while driving local marketing and performance.