Assistant Manager

Job Description

As a SONIC Drive-In Assistant Manager, you are responsible for assisting the General Manager in managing the daily operations of the restaurant to provide quality food in a clean, safe, and efficient manner so that guests will have an enjoyable experience at the SONIC Drive-In.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Hiring, training, supervising, managing, directing, and developing Great People ready to serve a SuperSONIC experience to every guest

• Making every guest a repeat customer by ensuring the guest leaves the lot satisfied every time

• Helping employees understand the big picture and their role by sharing the “why” behind tasks

• Celebrating team successes and coaching for better performance

• Setting clear expectations and providing continuous feedback throughout shift

• Creating an upbeat positive atmosphere during the shift that makes work fun

• Managing the majors: food and paper, labor, and guest service

• Maintaining and enforcing SONIC safety and sanitation standards

• Relentlessly complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations

What You’ll Need:

• Excellent leadership and communication skills

• High standards for self and the team

• Positive attitude, especially during rushes or stressful situations

• Resiliency – trying different approaches to solve a problem; working to get better every day

• Eagerness to learn and grow professionally and personally

• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks accordingly

• Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills

• Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays