Sonic Drive-In General Manager
As 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:* 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 meetoperational standardsAdheres to and monitors employee compliance of the drive-in employee handbook, policies and practicesPerforms restaurant opening and/or closing dutiesPrepares employee work schedules; monitors and makes appropriate adjustments to restaurant staffing levelsMonitors and maintains restaurant inventory levels. Places orders for food, paper and other supplies withincost 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 alltimes.* Immediately and respectfully resolves guest requests. Reports guest complaints to immediate supervisor andassists 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 financialand/or sales trends* Develop and implement a marketing planAdditional General Manager Requirements:* High school diploma or equivalent required. Advanced studies in business, restaurant management or relatedfields are preferred* Minimum of two (2) years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred), experience running shiftswithout supervision* Required to work a minimum 5 day workweek with 4 closing shifts (or 4 day workweek guaranteed) includingirregular hours, nights, weekends and holidaysKnowledge of recruiting, interviewing and selection practicesKnowledge of federal and state labor laws as well as local health and sanitation laws and regulationsLeadership and supervisory practices and skills; effective verbal and written communication skillsBasic accounting and computer skillsAbility to follow directions and work with autonomy once given directions, ability to multi-task and successfullysolve problems* Problem solving, decision-making and conflict-resolution skills* Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONICJob Type: Full-timeSalary: $38,000.00 to $55,000.00 /yearExperience: Restaurant 3 years (Preferred)License:Driver's License (Required)ServSafe (Preferred)Benefits offered:Paid time offHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceRetirement benefitsEmployee discountsBonusesPay Frequency:Semi-monthly or twice monthlyWhat Youll 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 skillsAssociates degree in Business or related field preferred (subject to franchise discretion)Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and h