Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Back to Results

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

HOUCHENS RESTAURANTS LLC

Sonic General Manager

Career Insights for Restaurant / Food Service Manager

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Kentucky data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Restaurant or Food Service Manager oversees daily operations at a restaurant or an institution that serves meals such as a college or hospital. Hires, trains and supervises food service workers, manages meal and work schedules, supervises supply orders, food preparation and the quality of food and service, and monitors compliance with health regulations.

$57,429 / year median in Kentucky

+7% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

The General Manager has the overall responsibility for managing and leading the daily operations of a single restaurant to ensure the delivery of outstanding guest service. The General Manager leads the management team and other staff in overseeing the financial results, operations, staff development, customer service and compliance with all Company policies, procedures, standards, and specifications. The General Manager must be available to work long and/or irregular hours as needed to ensure the proper functioning of the restaurant.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OPERATIONS
Oversee all day-to-day restaurant operations to ensure Company standards for quality food, service, and sanitation are met. Supervise management and hourly staff. Assign and direct daily work responsibilities for staff. Maintain restaurant equipment and grounds in good condition. Enter inventory into the restaurant's computer system. Meet Company budgetary expectations, including cost control, efficient staffing, and expectations set for restaurant profit. Reconcile cash registers at open and close for each shift, and deposit daily restaurant receipts and proceeds at the bank. Complete all administrative functions and prepare all administrative reports as required by Company policies and procedures. Maintain all records as required by Company policies and procedures, and in compliance with state and federal law. Maintain staff compliance with Company policies, procedures, standards, and specifications. Maintain staff compliance with state and federal laws governing safety and food handling.
MANAGEMENT
Recruit, interview, select and hire quality staff for all positions. Conduct orientation and train all Assistant Managers and other staff as needed. Perform performance reviews of all Assistant Managers and Shift Leaders on a regular basis and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and counseling of Assistant Managers and staff. Responsible for all counseling, disciplinary action or termination of employment required for management and staff. Recommend promotion, advancement, or other status change of management and staff to Company management. Develop work schedules for management and staff and post the schedule in a timely manner. Approve overtime as necessary for staff.
LEADERSHIP
Display exemplary and professional attitude and appearance at all times. Listen and communicate effectively with management and staff, guests, vendors, and the community. Conduct management and staff meetings as necessary. Follow Company direction and accomplish objectives set by Company. Review objectives with management as necessary. Delegate appropriate tasks and responsibilities as necessary. Resolve employee complaints or concerns as necessary.
WORK CONDITION REQUIREMENTS
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours. Periods of standing and walking, as necessary. Frequent contact with guests, requiring tact and courtesy. Frequent contact with subordinates, requiring direction and supervision. Houchens Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, or pregnancy. Applicants may request accommodations based on religious beliefs, disability, or pregnancy. Subject to pre-employment background check. Notice Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Application Review Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.

AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate's qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.