Sonic Assistant General Manager

SD Fusion LLC; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Vision insurance

Job summary

SD Fusion LLC is seeking an Assistant General Manager to join our Sonic Drive-In team in La Vista, NE. You'll support the General Manager, lead a fast-paced crew, and ensure guest satisfaction.

This role emphasizes operations, people leadership, training, scheduling, and ensuring safety and quality standards, with opportunities to advance within the Sonic brand. Ideal candidate has 1–2 years of management experience in quick service, ServSafe certification preferred, and a passion for delivering

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of restaurant management or supervisory experience in quick service.
• Strong leadership to motivate and develop a team.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and restaurant operations.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving in high-volume environments.
• Basic understanding of P&L, labor costs, and inventory management.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in daily restaurant operations.
• Lead, coach, and motivate crew members and shift supervisors.
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost controls.
• Handle scheduling and labor management.
• Resolve customer complaints and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members.
• Step in as acting General Manager in the GM's absence.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Communication

Problem-solving

P&L knowledge

Labor management

Food safety

Flexibility

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Vision insurance

About the Role:

SD Fusion LLC is looking for a driven and energetic Assistant General Manager to join our Sonic Drive-In team in La Vista, NE! This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role at one of America's most iconic fast-food brands, where you'll help lead a fun, fast-paced team to deliver outstanding guest experiences. If you're passionate about people, operations, and making things run smoothly, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Assist the General Manager in overseeing daily restaurant operations to ensure efficiency and quality standards
• Lead, coach, and motivate crew members and shift supervisors to deliver exceptional customer service
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards in compliance with health regulations
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost controls to meet budgetary goals
• Handle scheduling, staffing, and labor management to optimize team performance
• Resolve customer complaints and ensure a positive guest experience at all times
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members
• Step in as acting General Manager in the GM's absence

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of restaurant management or supervisory experience, preferably in quick service or fast food
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
• Knowledge of food safety standards and restaurant operations best practices
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Solid communication and problem-solving skills in a high-volume environment
• Basic understanding of P&L, labor costs, and inventory management
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain upon hire

About Us:

SD Fusion LLC is a proud Sonic Drive-In franchise operator dedicated to delivering the classic Sonic experience that guests know and love. We believe our people are our greatest asset, which is why we invest in our team's growth, offer competitive pay, and foster a positive workplace culture. Join a company where hard work is recognized and career advancement is always on the menu!