Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details
Apply for this opportunity

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

Sonic Drive-In

General Manager

Choose a Location

This role is available in multiple locations. Pick one to apply.

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 Texas 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.

$56,131 / year median in Texas

+14% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

The Job:
As a McCans Sonic Group 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:
Hiring, training, managing, supervising, directing, and developing Great People ready to serve a SuperSONIC experience to every guest Demonstrating a Fair, Firm, Fun leadership approach, and leading by example Managing a profit and loss statement to exceed expectations every week, month, and year Swiftly resolving employee concerns with a thoughtful approach Celebrating team successes and coaching for better performance Setting expectations and providing clear and continuous feedback Creating an upbeat positive atmosphere during the shift that makes work fun Helping employees understand the big picture and their role by sharing the "why" behind tasks Understanding how to use metrics to evaluate Drive-In performance and make necessary improvements Getting out in the community, making a difference, and growing sales for your Drive-In and the brand Maintaining and enforcing SONIC safety and sanitation standards Relentlessly complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations
What You'll Need:
Prior management experience; restaurant or retail industry highly preferred (subject to franchise discretion) High standards for self and the team Positive attitude, especially during rushes or stressful situations Resiliency - trying different approaches to solve a problem; working to get better every day Eagerness to learn and grow professionally and personally Ability to prioritize and complete tasks accordingly Excellent leadership and communication skills Associate's degree in Business or related field preferred (subject to franchise discretion) Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
The Fine Print:
As 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. Each franchise organization is an independent employer and thus responsible for making its own employment-related decisions. Nothing in these materials should be construed as the franchisor being involved in or having control over a franchise employee's essential terms and conditions of employment.