Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager

The job: 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 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.