Sonic Assistant General Manager

KBP Brands; Kingston (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Shift meal discounts

Paid training

Job summary

KBP Brands is hiring an Assistant General Manager for Sonic Drive-In locations in the United States. The role focuses on leading daily restaurant operations, driving guest experiences, and upholding brand standards.

You will work closely with the Managing Partner to train staff, schedule shifts, and manage performance. This full-time position requires at least 1 year of AGMs in food service or retail with P&L responsibility, and availability to close two nights per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or retail with profit and loss responsibility.
• Leadership experience in managing teams and operations.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations while upholding Sonic standards and policies.
• Support the Managing Partner by leading the team in training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Manage inventory, ensure food safety compliance, and resolve customer issues promptly.
• Oversee financial responsibilities, including cash handling and expense control; partner with the Managing Partner to drive growth initiatives.

Skills

Food service leadership

P&L responsibility

Staff training

Job description

Ready to take your career in restaurant management to the next level? If so, we want you to join us as an Assistant General Manager at Sonic Drive-In, proudly franchised by KBP Brands.

If you’re ready to grow your career in the fast-paced world of restaurant management, we’d love to meet you. At Sonic, teamwork, great service, and operational excellence drive everything we do. As an Assistant General Manager, you’ll play a key role in our success while building a career with KBP, one of the nation’s top quick-service restaurant groups. Strengthen your leadership, deliver unforgettable guest experiences, and unlock your potential with us.

What’s In It For You

• Grow your leadership skills and pursue Managing Partner and above-store opportunities through our internal leadership development program.
• Access to KBP Cares, our company nonprofit that supports employees through unexpected hardships.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off (PTO) you can earn and use.
• Shift meal discounts.
• Paid training.

Bonus Program

As an Assistant General Manager, you’ll also be eligible for a restaurant performance bonus, paid every period.

What You’ll Do As An Assistant General Manager

• Oversee daily operations while upholding Sonic standards and policies.
• Support the Managing Partner by leading the team in training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Manage inventory, ensure food safety compliance, and resolve customer issues promptly.
• Oversee financial responsibilities, including cash handling and expense control.Partner with the Managing Partner to drive growth initiatives and protect Sonic’s brand reputation.

What You Bring To The Table

• At least one year of experience as an Assistant General Manager in food service or retail, with profit and loss responsibility (quick service experience preferred).
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Availability to close the restaurant at least two nights a week.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects, stand and walk for entire shifts, safely maneuver through compact spaces, and operate restaurant equipment.

What KBP Brings To The Table

KBP Drive-In, part of KBP Brands, is a leading restaurant franchise group. Our vision is simple: be a great place to work, a great place to eat, and a great place to own. In just 20 years we’ve grown to more than 1,000 restaurants across 30+ states, and we’re still growing. We seek Assistant General Managers who share our values and are passionate about inclusion, growth, and building a positive culture. If you want to join an energetic, entrepreneurial company with countless opportunities for personal, professional, and financial growth, a career with KBP Brands is the right fit for you.