Sonic logo

Carhop/ Skating Carhop (server)

Job Overview

briefcase

Employment Type

Part-time
clock

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
diamond

Benefits

flexible schedule
Employee Discounts
Training opportunities
team environment
Potential for advancement

Job Description

This position is for a Carhop at a well-established restaurant known for its unique dining experience where meals are delivered directly to guest vehicles. The restaurant embraces a nostalgic style of service reminiscent of classic drive-in eateries, fostering a friendly and fast-paced environment. As a part of this team, Carhops play a significant role in ensuring customer satisfaction by delivering food orders with efficiency and courtesy, contributing to the overall guest experience. This establishment highly values service quality and operational standards, focusing on customer interaction and swift delivery of freshly prepared meals. The company offers a nonexempt role under the supervision of the Manager on Duty (MOD), emphasizing teamwork, communication, and attention to detail. Although the specific salary details are not provided, this role is designed for individuals seeking immediate employment with flexible, irregular shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

As a Carhop, the essential duties revolve around serving food items directly to guests, ensuring that each order meets the quality and appearance standards before delivery. Key responsibilities include carrying and balancing trays that may weigh up to 25 pounds, providing quick and polite service, and responding promptly to customer requests. The Carhop is expected to handle payments accurately and efficiently, clear tables around vehicles and common service areas, and actively participate in maintaining a clean and sanitized dining environment, which includes dishwashing, mopping, and waste disposal. Furthermore, the role occasionally requires lifting and moving food products up to 50 pounds and performing well under physical demands such as continuous standing, bending, reaching, and for those trained, skating while on duty. Effective communication skills are essential for both guest interactions and reporting concerns to the Manager on Duty. Regular attendance and adherence to company policies ensure smooth operation and interaction among team members. This role is ideal for energetic individuals who appreciate working in dynamic restaurant settings while providing exceptional customer service and enjoy engaging directly with guests.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • previous restaurant or retail experience preferred
  • ability to carry and balance trays up to 25 pounds
  • ability to stand and move for extended periods
  • availability to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • basic math skills
  • strong communication skills
  • punctuality and reliability
  • ability to work on roller skates if trained
  • physical ability to perform tasks involving bending, lifting, and stretching

Job Qualifications

  • General restaurant or retail knowledge
  • basic math and reading skills
  • effective verbal and written communication skills
  • ability to follow directions
  • customer service and multi-tasking skills

Job Duties

  • Ensure that product meets operational, quality, and appearance standards before being delivered to guests
  • deliver product to guests by carrying and balancing a tray weighing up to 25 pounds
  • provide friendly, quick, and polite service to guests
  • promptly respond to guest requests
  • report customer complaints/issues to MOD
  • assist guest with payment
  • make accurate change quickly and efficiently
  • clear trays and trash from guests’ vehicles, patio, drive-thru, and parking lot
  • comply with all company policies, procedures, and operational standards
  • perform regular cleaning and sanitation duties including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes and food preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease
  • regular attendance
  • report employee complaints/issues to MOD
  • move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds
  • skating Carhop
  • complete skating Carhop training requirements
  • perform duties while on roller skates
  • perform other job-related duties as assigned or required

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


Job Location

Your Profile Is Visible To Hiring Managers Across OysterLink.

We'll match you with best jobs

Get job offers faster

Business woman
Business man
Search For More Opportunities:

How Candidates Get Hired Faster

Apply to 2–3 similar roles

Complete profile & get best matches

Check new opportunities daily

Woman chef
Man chef