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Responsibilities include:\n\nAssist the General Manager with hiring, training, managing, supervising, directing, and developing Great People ready to serve a SuperSONIC experience to every guest\n\nDemonstrating a Fair, Firm, Fun leadership approach, and leading by example\n\nAssist with managing a profit and loss statement to exceed expectations every week, month, and year\n\nSwiftly resolving employee concerns with a thoughtful approach\n\nCelebrating team successes and coaching for better performance\n\nSetting expectations and providing clear and continuous feedback\n\nCreating an upbeat positive atmosphere during the shift that makes work fun\n\nHelping employees understand the big picture and their role by sharing the why behind tasks\n\nUnderstanding how to use metrics to evaluate Drive-In performance and assist with necessary improvements\n\nMaintaining and enforcing SONIC safety and sanitation standards\n\nRelentlessly complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations\n\nWhat Youll Need:\nPrior management experience; restaurant or retail industry highly preferred (subject to franchise discretion)\n\nHigh standards for self and the team\n\nPositive attitude, especially during rushes or stressful situations\n\nResiliency trying different approaches to solve a problem; working to get better every day\n\nEagerness to learn and grow professionally and personally\n\nAbility to prioritize and complete tasks accordingly\n\nExcellent leadership and communication skills\n\nAssociates degree in Business or related field preferred (subject to franchise discretion)\n\nWillingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays\n\nThe Fine Print:\nAs 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.\n\nEach franchise organization is an independent employer and thus responsible for making its own employment-related decisions. 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