Shift Manager

Sonic Corp.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a dedicated team member to perform, lead, and supervise restaurant duties to provide quality products and guest service. The role covers station operations and supports new employee training while upholding standards.

The position requires irregular hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, with a minimum of 30 hours per week. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential to coach teammates and deliver efficient service.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of restaurant operations and guest-service basics.
• Ability to perform basic math and read instructions.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Capable of following directions and procedures accurately.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform, lead, and supervise station duties (fountain, grill, drive-thru) as assigned.
• Assist with new employee orientation and training.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Perform regular cleaning and sanitation duties; maintain hygiene and equipment.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Lead shift meetings and communicate with management about issues.
• Move and stock items weighing up to 50 pounds as needed.

Skills

General restaurant knowledge

Basic math and reading skills

Effective verbal and written

Ability to follow directions

Multi-tasking

Leadership

Time-management

Conflict-resolution

Job description

Position Summary:

This position performs, leads, and supervises basic operational duties to provide quality products and service to guests.

Essential Job Duties:

• Perform, lead, and supervise station duties (fountain & frozen, dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, switchboard, expeditor, food prep, and drive-thru (if applicable)) as assigned to meet operational standards
• Assist with new employee orientation and training
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and operational standards
• Perform, lead, and supervise regular cleaning and sanitation duties – including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes and food preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease – pursuant to operational standards
• Regular attendance

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Lead shift meetings
• Report customer or employee complaints/issues to MOD
• Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or requiredlead shift meetings

Time/Shift Expectations:

Minimum of 30 hours per week; irregular hours; nights; weekends; and holidays

Qualifications and Job Requirements:

• Knowledge/Skills
• General restaurant or retail knowledge
• Basic math and reading skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow directions
• Multi-tasking, decision-making, leadership, time-management, and conflict-resolution skills

Work Environment:

Continuous standing, bending, reaching, moving, stooping, stretching, and lifting in a restaurant environment; frequent exposure to heat and hot liquid shortening while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to extreme temperatures based on variable weather conditions