General Manager

Restaurant General ManagerAs a SONIC Drive-In General Manager, you are responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the Drive-In to provide quality food in a clean, safe, and efficient manner so that guests will have an enjoyable experience at the Sonic Drive-In. As the highest management position within the Drive-In, you are accountable for the Drive-In and its operations. Responsibilities include:Hiring, training, managing, supervising, directing, and developing great people ready to serve a SuperSONIC experience to every guestDemonstrating a fair, firm, fun leadership approach, and leading by exampleManaging a profit and loss statement to exceed expectations every week, month, and yearSwiftly resolving employee concerns with a thoughtful approachCelebrating team successes and coaching for better performanceSetting expectations and providing clear and continuous feedbackCreating an upbeat positive atmosphere during the shift that makes work funHelping employees understand the big picture and their role by sharing the "why" behind tasksUnderstanding how to use metrics to evaluate Drive-In performance and make necessary improvementsGetting out in the community, making a difference, and growing sales for your Drive-In and the brandMaintaining and enforcing SONIC safety and sanitation standardsRelentlessly complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulationsWhat You'll Need:Prior management experience; restaurant or retail industry highly preferred (subject to franchise discretion)High standards for self and the teamPositive attitude, especially during rushes or stressful situationsResiliency – trying different approaches to solve a problem; working to get better every dayEagerness to learn and grow professionally and personallyAbility to prioritize and complete tasks accordinglyExcellent leadership and communication skillsAssociate's degree in Business or related field preferred (subject to franchise discretion)Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidaysThe Fine Print:As required by applicable law, SONIC Drive-In franchise organizations will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Each franchise organization is an independent employer and thus responsible for making its own employment-related decisions. Nothing in these materials should be construed as the franchisor being involved in or having control over a franchise employee's essential terms and conditions of employment.You are applying for work for a franchisee PVG Holdings of Sonic, not Sonic Corporate, or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.