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Sonic Drive-In

General Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $45,400.00 - $67,900.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Equal opportunity employer

Job Description

SONIC Drive-In is a well-established American fast-food restaurant chain known for its unique drive-in service model and extensive menu featuring classic American fare such as burgers, hot dogs, fries, and a variety of beverages and desserts. Since its inception, SONIC has built a reputation for delivering great food, a fun atmosphere, and exceptional customer service. The brand emphasizes a community-driven approach with franchise owners who operate independently while maintaining the standards and values of the company. With thousands of locations across the United States, SONIC continues to grow and innovate in the fast-food industry, making it a sought-after employer for... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Prior management experience
  • High standards for self and the team
  • Positive attitude, especially during rushes or stressful situations
  • Resiliency - trying different approaches to solve a problem
  • Eagerness to learn and grow professionally and personally
  • Ability to prioritize and complete tasks accordingly
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • Associate's degree in Business or related field preferred
  • Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • Prior management experience
  • Restaurant or retail industry experience highly preferred
  • High standards for self and the team
  • Positive attitude, especially during rushes or stressful situations
  • Resiliency - trying different approaches to solve a problem
  • Eagerness to learn and grow professionally and personally
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • Associate's degree in Business or related field preferred
  • Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Duties

  • Hiring, training, managing, supervising, directing, and developing great people ready to serve a SuperSONIC experience to every guest
  • Demonstrating a fair, firm, fun leadership approach, and leading by example
  • Managing a profit and loss statement to exceed expectations every week, month, and year
  • Swiftly resolving employee concerns with a thoughtful approach
  • Celebrating team successes and coaching for better performance
  • Setting expectations and providing clear and continuous feedback
  • Creating an upbeat positive atmosphere during the shift that makes work fun
  • Helping employees understand the big picture and their role by sharing the why behind tasks
  • Understanding how to use metrics to evaluate Drive-In performance and make necessary improvements
  • Getting out in the community, making a difference, and growing sales for your Drive-In and the brand
  • Maintaining and enforcing SONIC safety and sanitation standards
  • Relentlessly complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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