Sonic General Manager

Workstream; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Health insurance

Leadership opportunity

Strong ownership support

Career growth

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In in Waxahachie, Texas, seeks an experienced General Manager to lead daily operations and drive guest satisfaction. You will oversee team development, scheduling, inventory, and financial results while upholding brand standards.

You’ll recruit and train leaders, manage staffing, handle guest concerns, and partner with ownership to grow local sales. The role offers strong support and opportunities for career growth within a well-known brand.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a fast‑paced hospitality or retail environment.
• Ability to manage teams across shifts and roles.
• Strong focus on guest experience and brand standards.
• Experience in scheduling and staffing optimization.
• Familiarity with inventory control and supply orders.
• Track record of achieving financial and operational targets.

Responsibilities

• Leading, training, and developing Team Members, Carhops, Skating Carhops, and managers
• Overseeing daily operations to ensure company standards are met
• Enforcing policies and maintaining compliance with company procedures
• Creating work schedules and managing staffing levels
• Monitoring inventory and placing product orders
• Hiring and training team members and members of the management team
• Handling guest concerns quickly and professionally
• Driving local marketing efforts and growing sales

Skills

Leadership

Operations Management

Staff Training

Guest Service

Schedule Management

Inventory & Ordering

Job description

General Manager

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated leader to step into a General Manager role at SONIC Drive‑In.

If you’re passionate about running strong operations, building a great team, and delivering an outstanding guest experience, this is your opportunity. As General Manager, you’ll be responsible for the overall performance of the drive‑in — from team development to daily operations and financial results.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Leading, training, and developing Team Members, Carhops, Skating Carhops, and managers
• Overseeing daily operations to ensure company standards are met
• Enforcing policies and maintaining compliance with company procedures
• Creating work schedules and managing staffing levels
• Monitoring inventory and placing product orders
• Hiring and training team members and members of the management team
• Handling guest concerns quickly and professionally
• Driving local marketing efforts and growing sales

Why This Role?

• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Health insurance benefits
• Opportunity to lead your own team
• Strong support from ownership
• Career growth within a well‑known brand