General Manager

Sonic Drive-In Restaurant General ManagerIts the dream job you never have to wake up from. At SONIC, youll whistle while you work, gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way. Youll interact with fantastic people, earn great pay, sport a cool uniform.

As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant General Manager, you are indeed a general leading your troops in a never-ending campaign to give America an infinitely more delicious food service experience. You will be involved in training and supporting drive-in restaurant employees, ensuring that food is delivered in a clean, safe and efficient manner and our customers have an excellent experience.Essential General Manager restaurant job duties are listed below:Hiring, training, managing, supervising, directing, and developing great people ready to serve a SuperSONIC experience to every guestDemonstrating a fair, firm, fun leadership approach, and leading by exampleManaging a profit and loss statement to exceed expectations every week, month, and yearSwiftly resolving employee concerns with a thoughtful approachCelebrating team successes and coaching for better performanceSetting expectations and providing clear and continuous feedbackCreating an upbeat positive atmosphere during the shift that makes work funHelping employees understand the big picture and their role by sharing the why behind tasksUnderstanding how to use metrics to evaluate Drive-In performance and make necessary improvementsGetting out in the community, making a difference, and growing sales for your Drive-In and the brandMaintaining and enforcing SONIC safety and sanitation standardsRelentlessly complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulationsAdditional General Manager Requirements:Prior management experience; restaurant or retail industry highly preferred (subject to franchise discretion)High standards for self and the teamPositive attitude, especially during rushes or stressful situationsResiliency trying different approaches to solve a problem; working to get better every dayEagerness to learn and grow professionally and personallyAbility to prioritize and complete tasks accordinglyExcellent leadership and communication skillsAssociates degree in Business or related field preferred (subject to franchise discretion)Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidaysSONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.