Sonic Shift Manager

KBP Brands; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Shift meal discounts

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

KBP Cares program

Career path to management

Job summary

KBP Brands is seeking a Shift Manager for Sonic Drive-In in Burlington, NC. You’ll lead a team, ensure smooth daily operations, and help deliver the Sonic experience guests love.

This role offers growth opportunities, a fast-paced work environment, and the chance to develop leadership skills with a proven franchise partner. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of supervisory experience in food service or retail, are 18+, and can work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least one year of supervisory experience in food service or retail.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects and operate restaurant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and keep operations running smoothly.
• Help deliver the Sonic experience guests love.
• Manage shifts and ensure quality guest service.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Job description

Are you a natural leader with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service? If so, we want you to join us as a Shift Manager at Sonic Drive-In, proudly franchised by KBP Brands.

As a Shift Manager you’ll lead a team, keep operations running smoothly, and help deliver the iconic Sonic experience guests love. This role is your chance to grow as a leader, make an impact, and be part of a fun, fast-paced environment.

What’s In It For You

• Paid training.
• Shift meal discounts.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off (PTO) you can earn and use.
• Access to KBP Cares, our company nonprofit that supports employees through unexpected hardships.
• Clear career path with opportunities to move into Assistant Manager and Restaurant Manager roles.

What You Bring To The Table

• At least one year of supervisory experience in a food service (quick service preferred) or retail.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• 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 Shift 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.