Carhop / Skating Carhop

SONIC Carhop/Skating Carhop

Looking for a way to apply that boundless enthusiasm you wake up with every morning? We can help. At SONIC, you get great pay, flexible hours and a cool uniform—while doing the job you love.

As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in restaurant instead of space, and the food's way better. You're responsible for serving and delivering that food safely and efficiently, ensuring our guests have a truly out-of-this-world experience at SONIC Drive-In restaurants.

SONIC Carhop/Skating Carhop server duties may include:

• Ensuring that all restaurant menu items meet operational standards.
• Greeting all guests in a polite and friendly manner with a smile.
• Making accurate change quickly and efficiently for restaurant guests.
• Carrying and balancing a tray weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Serving our guests in a timely manner.
• Clearing trays from our guests' cars.

Depending upon the employment practices of the individual SONIC Drive-In restaurant owner, some SONIC Drive-Ins employ Skating Carhop servers:

• Skating Carhop servers are unique to the SONIC Drive-In restaurant brand and bring a special "surprise and delight" element to the guest experience.
• Skating Carhop servers must complete the SONIC Skating Training Program.
• Upon successful completion of this program, Skating Carhops perform the above duties while roller skating.

In the words of one of our Skating Carhop servers:

"From where I'm skating, working at SONIC is a blast and the tips are great too!"

Carhop/Skating Carhop server requirements:

• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to be flexible in all situations based on business need.
• Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills.
• Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONIC.
• Must be at least 16 years old.

Skating Carhop server requirements:

• Successfully completed assigned SONIC Skating Training Program.
• Roller skate proficiently and frequently on various surfaces when delivering food.
• Ability to continuously stand, balance and carry a tray, and sweep while roller skating.
• General knowledge and understanding of the restaurant industry or retail operations preferred, but not required.
• Must be at least 16 years old.

Additional Carhop/Skating Carhop server Qualifications…

Friendly and smiling faces that enjoy providing courteous service to our restaurant guests!

A willingness to cross-train on all the stations – it never gets boring here!

A team player keen on cleanliness and safety.

Fast Food experience is a PLUS, but not required!