Assistant Manager

Assistant Restaurant ManagerThere are two kinds of people in this world: SONIC employees and those who wish they were SONIC employees. This elite group gets to work with awesome people, earn great pay, and sport the cool uniform. As an Assistant Restaurant 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.Essential Job Duties:Train, manage, direct, coach, lead, and assign drive-in employees during shiftLead and manage drive-in operations during shift to provide an optimal guest experienceManage staffing levels during shiftPerform opening and/or closing dutiesHandle and properly escalate guest issues/concerns during shiftHandle and properly escalate employee issues/concernsMonitor and manage the drive-ins food, labor, paper, and inventory during shift to maximize cost-control, operational efficiency, quality standards, and customer serviceAssist with preparation and maintenance of drive-in recordsComply with and enforce all company policies, procedures, and operational standardsEnsure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local lawsPerform all station duties (fountain & frozen, dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, switchboard, expeditor, food prep, and drive-thru (if applicable)) as necessary during shift to meet operational standardsPerform regular cleaning and sanitation duties including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes and food preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease pursuant to operational standardsRegular attendanceAdditional Duties:Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 poundsPerform other job-related duties as assigned or requiredTime/Shift Expectations:Irregular hours; nights; weekends; and holidays. Full time or part time available.Qualifications and Job Requirements:At least six months of restaurant management experience or one year of retail management experienceExperience running a restaurant shift without supervisionGeneral restaurant or retail knowledgeKnowledge of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws (e.g., wage and hour laws; EEO laws, etc.)Knowledge of federal, state, and local health and safety laws and regulationsBasic computer, math, and reading skillsEffective verbal and written communication skillsProblem-solving, multi-tasking, decision-making, leadership, time-management, and conflict-resolution skillsAll that’s missing is you, so APPLY TODAY! SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.