{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"596a4de38bf35fb985348f52","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/596a4de38bf35fb985348f52","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/596a4de38bf35fb985348f52","title":"Experienced Store General Manager","description":"Position Summary\nAs a SONIC Drive-In restaurant General Manager, you lead operations, train and support employees, and ensure food is delivered safely and efficiently. You maintain a clean environment and provide an excellent customer experience.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nManage, train, monitor, and coach Crew/Team members, Carhops, and Skating Carhops.\n\nDirect and assign drive‑in restaurant employees to meet operational standards.\n\nAdhere to and monitor employee compliance with the drive‑in employee handbook, policies, and practices.\n\nPerform restaurant opening and closing duties.\n\nPrepare employee work schedules and make staffing adjustments as needed.\n\nMonitor and maintain restaurant inventory levels; place orders within cost control procedures.\n\nMaintain employment-related records and payroll records.\n\nReinforce a customer‑service mentality and ensure all employees focus on serving customers.\n\nRespectfully resolve guest requests; report complaints and assist in resolution.\n\nInterview and hire restaurant crew and management team members to achieve proper staffing levels.\n\nPrepare operational reports and develop action plans to address financial or sales trends.\n\nRequirements\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required; advanced studies in business, restaurant management or related fields preferred.\n\nMinimum of two years of restaurant management experience with independent shift operation.\n\nCommitment to a 5‑day workweek.\n\nKnowledge of recruiting, interviewing, and selection practices.\n\nFamiliarity with federal, state labor laws and local health regulations.\n\nLeadership and supervisory skills with strong verbal and written communication.\n\nBasic accounting and computer skills.\n\nAbility to follow directions, work independently, multi‑task, and solve problems.\n\nStrong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and conflict‑resolution skills.\n\nWillingness to adhere to SONIC appearance, uniform, and hygiene standards.\n\nMust pass a background check and drug screen.\n\nCompensation and Benefits\n\nAverage pay $84,000 (many earn over $100,000).\n\nHealth benefits available.\n\nSONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Workstream","rawCompany":"workstream","city":"Raytown","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T03:41:07.366Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9051.00","title":"Food Service Managers","slug":"food-service-managers"},{"code":"35-1012.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-food-preparation-and-serving-workers"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"722513","title":"Limited-Service Restaurants","slug":"limited-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722515","title":"Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars","slug":"snack-and-nonalcoholic-beverage-bars"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Experienced Store General Manager","description":"Position Summary\nAs a SONIC Drive-In restaurant General Manager, you lead operations, train and support employees, and ensure food is delivered safely and efficiently. You maintain a clean environment and provide an excellent customer experience.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nManage, train, monitor, and coach Crew/Team members, Carhops, and Skating Carhops.\n\nDirect and assign drive‑in restaurant employees to meet operational standards.\n\nAdhere to and monitor employee compliance with the drive‑in employee handbook, policies, and practices.\n\nPerform restaurant opening and closing duties.\n\nPrepare employee work schedules and make staffing adjustments as needed.\n\nMonitor and maintain restaurant inventory levels; place orders within cost control procedures.\n\nMaintain employment-related records and payroll records.\n\nReinforce a customer‑service mentality and ensure all employees focus on serving customers.\n\nRespectfully resolve guest requests; report complaints and assist in resolution.\n\nInterview and hire restaurant crew and management team members to achieve proper staffing levels.\n\nPrepare operational reports and develop action plans to address financial or sales trends.\n\nRequirements\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required; advanced studies in business, restaurant management or related fields preferred.\n\nMinimum of two years of restaurant management experience with independent shift operation.\n\nCommitment to a 5‑day workweek.\n\nKnowledge of recruiting, interviewing, and selection practices.\n\nFamiliarity with federal, state labor laws and local health regulations.\n\nLeadership and supervisory skills with strong verbal and written communication.\n\nBasic accounting and computer skills.\n\nAbility to follow directions, work independently, multi‑task, and solve problems.\n\nStrong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and conflict‑resolution skills.\n\nWillingness to adhere to SONIC appearance, uniform, and hygiene standards.\n\nMust pass a background check and drug screen.\n\nCompensation and Benefits\n\nAverage pay $84,000 (many earn over $100,000).\n\nHealth benefits available.\n\nSONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-07-16T03:41:07.366Z","dateModified":"2026-07-16T03:41:07.366Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Workstream","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Raytown","addressRegion":"MO","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"596a4de38bf35fb985348f52"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/596a4de38bf35fb985348f52"}}