Shift Leader: Drive-In Operations & Team Coach

soar-restaurants-sonic; Lantana (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Soar Restaurants Sonic in Texas seeks an Assistant Manager to help lead drive-in operations and staff during shifts, ensuring a safe, welcoming guest experience.

The role requires at least six months of restaurant management or a year in retail management, plus strong leadership, communication, and compliance with labor laws. You will train, supervise, and manage daily open/close tasks while maintaining cost controls.

Qualifications

• At least six months of restaurant management experience or one year of retail management experience.
• Experience running a restaurant shift without supervision.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws.
• Knowledge of health and safety laws and regulations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving, multi-tasking, leadership, and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Train, manage, direct, coach, lead, and assign drive-in employees during shift.
• Lead and manage drive-in operations during shift to provide an optimal guest experience.
• Manage staffing levels during shift.
• Perform opening and/or closing duties.
• Handle guest issues/concerns during shift.
• Handle employee issues/concerns.
• Monitor and manage food, labor, paper, and inventory during shift to maximize cost-control, quality, and service.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of drive-in records.
• Comply with and enforce all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Perform all station duties as necessary during shift.
• Perform regular cleaning and sanitation duties.
• Regular attendance.
• Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Time-management

Job description

Soar Restaurants Sonic in Texas seeks an Assistant Manager to help lead drive-in operations and staff during shifts, ensuring a safe, welcoming guest experience.

The role requires at least six months of restaurant management or a year in retail management, plus strong leadership, communication, and compliance with labor laws. You will train, supervise, and manage daily open/close tasks while maintaining cost controls.