Experienced Store General Manager

Sonic Drive-In

$84K — $100K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced studies in business or restaurant management preferred.
  • At least two years of restaurant management experience, including running independent shifts.
  • Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, and selection practices.
  • Understanding of federal and state labor laws, as well as local health regulations.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Basic accounting knowledge and computer skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage, train, and coach restaurant crew members and carhops.
  • Ensure food service meets operational standards while directing employees.
  • Enforce employee compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Perform restaurant opening and closing duties efficiently.
  • Maintain inventory levels and manage supply orders within budget.
  • Resolve guest complaints timely and respectfully.
  • Prepare operational reports and develop action plans for financial issues.

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Referral program
  • Employee discount
  • Paid training
Full Job Description
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:
  • Manages, trains, monitors and coaches Crew/ Team members, Carhops and Skating Carhops
  • Directs and assigns drive-in restaurant employees as needed to ensure all aspects of food service meet operational standards
  • Adheres to and monitors employee compliance of the drive-in employee handbook, policies and practices
  • Performs restaurant opening and/or closing duties
  • Prepares employee work schedules; monitors and makes appropriate adjustments to restaurant staffing levels
  • Monitors and maintains restaurant inventory levels. Places orders for food, paper and other supplies within cost control procedures
  • Completes and maintains all drive-in restaurant employment related records and payroll records
  • Reinforces a customer service mentality and ensures all employees are focused on serving the customer at all times.
  • Immediately and respectfully resolves guest requests. Reports guest complaints to immediate supervisor and assists in resolving such complaints
  • Interview and hire restaurant crew and management team members to achieve proper staffing levels
  • Prepare all necessary operational reports. Develop appropriate action plans to resolve unfavorable financial and/or sales trends


Requirements:

Additional General Manager Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required. Advanced studies in business, restaurant management or related fields are preferred
  • Minimum of two (2) years of restaurant management experience, experience running shifts without supervision
  • Required to work a minimum 5 day workweek
  • Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing and selection practices
  • Knowledge of federal and state labor laws as well as local health and sanitation laws and regulations
  • Leadership and supervisory practices and skills; effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic accounting and computer skills
  • Ability to follow directions and work with autonomy once given directions; ability to multi-task and successfully solve problems
  • Problem solving, decision-making and conflict-resolution skills
  • Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONIC
  • Must pass a background check and drug screen

AVERAGE PAY FOR OUR GENERAL MANAGERS IS $84,000 with many making over $100K+!!!!!

PLUS HEALTH BENEFITS AVAILABLE!!


Supplemental pay
  • Bonus pay
Benefits
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Referral program
  • Employee discount
  • Paid training

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