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Management Opportunities

GM Partner
Facilitates general restaurant plans and often owns a piece of the business.

First Assistant/Operations Manager
Offers leadership in carrying out the restaurant plan.

Shift Manager/Assistant Manager(Hourly)
Trains and motivates crew members. Assists the drive-in management.

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GM PARTNER

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Carries out the restaurant plan in order to meet established operating standards, sales and profits. This is accomplished primarily through: hiring, training, and motivating restaurant employees; giving every customer outstanding service; providing local store marketing; controlling costs; and managing daily restaurant operations. Makes certain that the restaurant is consistently operated in agreement with the SONIC franchise license agreement, the SONIC Operations Manual, the drive-in's standard operations systems and the drive-in policies and procedures.

Education and Training:

High School education or equivalent required. Advanced studies in business, restaurant management, or related field preferred.

Working Experience:

A minimum of six months of restaurant general manager experience, commensurate SONIC experience, or two to three years of restaurant experience as an Assistant Manager required.

Working Knowledge:

Thorough knowledge and understanding of restaurant or retail operations. General knowledge of functional support areas, including Human Resources, Training, Marketing, Finance, Payroll and Point of Sale Systems.

SONIC Drive-In Application Form

If you meet the minimum qualifications and would like to be considered for any of the field positions listed above, please complete the online application.



FIRST ASSISTANT/OPERATIONS MANAGER

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Takes a leadership role in following the restaurant plan to achieve established operating standards, sales and profits with minimal supervision. This is achieved primarily by providing help in the areas of: hiring; training managers and crew; day-to-day operations, related administration, marketing and maintenance of the restaurant in a manner that customer service is maximized. Helps to make certain that the restaurant is consistently operated in accordance with SONIC's franchise agreement and the drive-in's operations systems and policies and procedures. Assumes full responsibility for the drive-in in GM's or partner's absence and generally works during periods of time the partner or GM is not present.

Education and Training:

High School education or equivalent required. Advanced studies in business, restaurant management, or related field preferred.

Working Experience:

One to two years of assistant management in a restaurant or retail environment; or equivalent SONIC experience and STAR certification in all stations; or up to six months management experience in a restaurant or retail environment. A minimum of one to two years of restaurant operations experience preferred.

Working Knowledge:

General knowledge of restaurant or retail day-to-day operations. A familiarity with the functional support areas of human resources, training, marketing, finance, payroll and point-of-sale systems.

SONIC Drive-In Application Form

If you meet the minimum qualifications and would like to be considered for any of the field positions listed above, please complete the online application.

SHIFT MANAGER/ASSISTANT MANAGER (HOURLY)

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Assists drive-in management in implementing the restaurant plan in order to meet established operating standards, sales and profits. This is accomplished primarily through: assisting in training and motivating crew members and performing the work functions in the Seven Basic Stations as needed; effectively implementing the local store marketing plans; working in a manner that helps to control costs; assisting in managing daily restaurant operations; and providing every customer with outstanding service. Works and manages in a manner that is consistent and in compliance with the SONIC franchise license agreement, the SONIC-Drive-in Operations Manual, the drive-in's standard operations systems and drive-in policies and procedures.

Education and Training:

High School education or equivalent preferred.

Working Experience:

Six months in retail or food service operations and/or equivalent SONIC experience. STAR certification in all stations is required.

Working Knowledge:

General knowledge and understanding of restaurant or retail operations is required.

SONIC Drive-In Application Form

If you meet the minimum qualifications and would like to be considered for any of the field positions listed above, please complete the online application.