General Manager

General Manager Position

We're hiring a General Manager! As our General Manager, you'll never be bored. You'll be responsible for making sure our Sonic restaurant runs smoothly.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation.
• A great work atmosphere.

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.
• Develop and implement a marketing plan.

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 (QSR preferred), 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.

Benefits:

• Vacation and Sick Pay.
• Employer paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability.
• Opportunity to participate in our employer subsidized insurance programs: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Opportunity to participate in other voluntary coverages: Accident, Critical Illness, Ad&D, Term Life.