Server

Sonic; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Health benefits (for full-time)

Job summary

SONIC Carhop/Skating Carhop server in the United States offers $9.00 per hour plus tips. You’ll join an energetic team at a drive-in, enjoying flexible hours and a cool uniform while doing the job you love.

As a Carhop, you greet guests, take orders, deliver food, and handle payments with accurate change. Skating Carhop duties require balance, speed, and safety as you carry trays up to 25 pounds and keep guests smiling.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and a friendly demeanor.
• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Good math and reading skills for making change.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Must maintain SONIC appearance and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and take orders.
• Serve and deliver food safely and efficiently.
• Handle payments and give correct change.
• Carry and balance a tray up to 25 pounds.
• Clear trays from guests' cars and dining areas.
• Maintain drive-in operations according to standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Math skills

Reading skills

Job description

Carhop/Skating Carhop (Server)

$9.00 +tips

Looking for a way to apply that boundless enthusiasm you wake up with every morning? We can help. At SONIC, you get great pay, flexible hours and a cool uniform-while doing the job you love.

As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in restaurant instead of space, and the food’s way better. You’re responsible for serving and delivering that food safely and efficiently, ensuring our guests have a truly out-of-this-world experience at SONIC Drive-In restaurants.

SONIC Carhop/Skating Carhop server duties may include:

• Ensuring that all restaurant menu items meet operational standards
• Greeting all guests in a polite and friendly manner with a smile
• Making accurate change quickly and efficiently for restaurant guests
• Carrying and balancing a tray weighing up to 25 pounds
• Serving our guests in a timely manner
• Clearing trays from our guests’ cars

Depending upon the employment practices of the individual SONIC Drive-In restaurant owner, some SONIC Drive-Ins employ Skating Carhop servers:

Skating Carhop servers are unique to the SONIC Drive-In restaurant brand and bring a special "surprise and delight" element to the guest experience.

In the words of one of our Skating Carhop servers:

"From where I'm skating, working at SONIC is a blast and the tips are great too!"

Carhop/Skating Carhop server requirements:

• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to be flexible in all situations based on business need
• Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills
• Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONIC

Skating Carhop server requirements:

• Roller skate proficiently and frequently on various surfaces when delivering food
• Ability to continuously stand, balance and carry a tray, and sweep while roller skating
• General knowledge and understanding of the restaurant industry or retail operations preferred, but not required

Additional Carhop/Skating Carhop server Qualifications...

• Friendly and smiling faces that enjoy providing courteous service to our restaurant guests!
• Must be available to work weekends
• Must be energetic
• Looking for part and full time in all positions
• Health Benefits for full time employees
• We offer flexible hours and schedules for all positions
• Skating is a HUGE PLUS!
• Keep all your own tips!