Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $8.25 - $12.75
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Great pay
Flexible Hours
cool uniform
friendly work environment
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Job Description

SONIC Drive-In is a renowned fast-food chain that has been delighting customers with its unique drive-in restaurant experience for decades. Known for its nostalgic ambiance, SONIC combines classic Americana with modern convenience, creating a dining environment that is both fun and efficient. The company prides itself on offering a diverse menu featuring classic American favorites such as burgers, hot dogs, and famous shakes, all served with speed and a smile. As a business, SONIC operates through a network of corporate-owned and franchised locations, focusing on delivering exceptional service and maintaining high operational standards across all its restaurants.

Working at SONIC means joining a team that values enthusiasm, dedication, and customer satisfaction. The company fosters a positive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow professionally while enjoying flexible schedules that cater to various lifestyle needs. At SONIC, employees benefit from competitive pay and unique perks, including distinctive uniforms that reflect the brand’s retro style, making every day on the job a unique experience.

The role of SONIC Carhop or Skating Carhop server is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of an elite group responsible for delivering an extraordinary dining experience directly to guests in their vehicles. This position is a hallmark of SONIC’s drive-in culture, offering a dynamic and engaging role that blends customer service with the fun and excitement of a drive-in restaurant setting. Carhops act as the face of the restaurant, greeting guests warmly, ensuring orders are accurate, and delivering food promptly while maintaining a friendly and professional demeanor.

For those who enjoy a little extra flair, the Skating Carhop role adds an exciting dimension by having servers deliver food while roller skating. This unique element not only enhances the guest experience with a memorable "surprise and delight" factor but also reflects SONIC’s innovative spirit in its service approach. Skating Carhops receive specialized training to master their roller skating skills, allowing them to perform their duties efficiently and safely in this distinctive manner.

This position requires individuals who are flexible, reliable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Employees must have effective communication skills, basic math proficiency, and the ability to manage physical tasks such as carrying trays weighing up to 25 pounds and balancing while roller skating if applicable. The role demands a high level of energy, a positive attitude, and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding service.

SONIC offers flexible working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, ensuring that employees can find shifts that work for them. The company also fosters an inclusive culture that embraces diversity and equal opportunity employment, making it a workplace where all team members feel valued and supported. By joining SONIC as a Carhop or Skating Carhop server, you become part of a vibrant community dedicated to creating a fun, friendly, and efficient dining experience that keeps guests coming back.

If you are someone who wakes up with boundless enthusiasm and loves interacting with people while performing an active and engaging role, SONIC Carhop is the perfect fit. Apply today to become part of an iconic brand where your efforts instantly impact customer satisfaction and where every shift brings a new opportunity to make someone’s day better.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays
  • Ability to be flexible in all situations based on business need
  • Effective communication skills
  • Basic math and reading skills
  • Willingness to abide by appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONIC
  • Successfully completed assigned SONIC Skating Training Program (for Skating Carhops)
  • Roller skate proficiently and frequently on various surfaces when delivering food (for Skating Carhops)
  • Ability to continuously stand, balance and carry a tray while roller skating (for Skating Carhops)
  • General knowledge and understanding of the restaurant industry or retail operations preferred, but not required

Job Qualifications

  • Friendly and smiling face that enjoys providing courteous service
  • Willingness to cross-train on all stations
  • Effective communication skills
  • Basic math and reading skills
  • Ability to work irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays
  • Ability to be flexible in all business situations
  • General knowledge and understanding of restaurant or retail operations preferred
  • Successful completion of SONIC Skating Training Program (for Skating Carhops)
  • Roller skate proficiency (for Skating Carhops)

Job Duties

  • Ensuring that all restaurant menu items meet operational standards
  • Greeting all guests in a polite, friendly and urgent manner with a smile
  • Making accurate change quickly and efficiently for restaurant guests
  • Carrying and balancing a tray weighing up to 25 pounds
  • Serving our guests in a timely manner
  • Clearing trays and trash from our guests' vehicles and cleaning trash cans and other misc
  • Completing the SONIC Skating Training Program and delivering food while roller skating (for Skating Carhops)

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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