Senior Restaurant GM & Operating Partner

Sonic Drive-In; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In in Huntsville, AL is seeking a General Manager/Operating Partner to lead all drive-in operations and staff. The role oversees guest experience, staffing, training, and daily management, ensuring compliance with laws and company standards.

Responsibilities include opening/closing duties, cost control, vendor management, local marketing initiatives, and maintaining records and reports. High school diploma required; QSR experience preferred; long hours and leadership presence

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Advanced studies in business or restaurant management preferred.
• At least three years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred).
• Experience recruiting, interviewing, and managing employees.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and train staff, manage schedules, and control costs.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, train, manage, direct, coach, lead, schedule, assign, discipline, and terminate the drive-in’s assistant managers and employees
• Manage drive-in employees’ compensation levels pursuant to company guidelines
• Supervise, lead, and manage all aspects of drive-in operations to provide an optimal guest experience
• Manage opening and/or closing duties
• Handle and properly escape guest issues/concerns
• Handle and properly escape employee issues/concerns
• Manage, plan, forecast, and adjust the drive-in’s food, labor, paper, and inventory to maximize cost-control, operational efficiency, quality standards, and customer service
• Lead regular team meetings to ensure employees are focused on operational standards and guest service
• Manage and maintain all drive-in recordkeeping
• Prepare and maintain all necessary operational reports
• Develop, implement, and manage action plans regarding local marketing and business performance
• Ensure proper maintenance of drive-in and equipment
• Supervise and manage vendor performance
• Comply with and enforce all company policies, procedures, and operational standards
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws
• Manage regular cleaning and sanitation duties pursuant to operational standards
• Regular attendance

Skills

Restaurant management

Staff supervision

Leadership

Scheduling

Cost control

Guest experience

Hiring & onboarding

Compliance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Business coursework (preferred)

Job description

Sonic Drive-In in Huntsville, AL is seeking a General Manager/Operating Partner to lead all drive-in operations and staff. The role oversees guest experience, staffing, training, and daily management, ensuring compliance with laws and company standards.

Responsibilities include opening/closing duties, cost control, vendor management, local marketing initiatives, and maintaining records and reports. High school diploma required; QSR experience preferred; long hours and leadership presence