Sonic Assistant Manager

As the Assistant Manager, you’ll assist the drive-in restaurant’s General Manager in managing drive-in operations. You will also be involved in training and supporting other employees to ensure we provide quality food in a clean, safe and efficient manner. We want every guest to have an enjoyable dining experience every time they come to SONIC.

Basic job duties for the drive-in restaurant’s Assistant Manager include:

• Manages, trains, monitors and coaches Team / Crew 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 restaurant employee handbook, policies and practices


• Performs restaurant opening and/or closing duties


• Monitors and makes appropriate adjustments to staffing levels, inventory levels and food cost control


• Completes weekly inventory as needed


• Assists in administrative duties including maintaining files, records and all required documentation


• Reinforces a customer service mentality and ensures all employees are focused on serving the customer at all times.


• Immediately and respectfully responds to guest requests. Reports guest complaints to immediate supervisor and assists in resolving such complaints.

SONIC Drive-In Assistant Manager Requirements:

• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays


• General knowledge and understanding of the restaurant industry or retail operations required


• Minimum of six months of restaurant management experience (QSR) or one year entry level retail management experience required. Experience running shifts without supervision


• Effective communication skills; basic math, reading and computer skills


• Ability to follow directions and work with autonomy once given directions; ability to multi-task and successfully solve problems


• Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONIC