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SONIC 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
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
Additional General Manager Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required. Advanced studies in business, restaurant management or related fields are preferred Minimum of two (2) years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred), experience running shifts without supervision Required to work a minimum 5 day workweek with 4 closing shifts (or 4 day workweek guaranteed) including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing and selection practices Knowledge of federal and state labor laws as well as local health and sanitation laws and regulations Leadership and supervisory practices and skills; effective verbal and written communication skills Basic accounting and computer skills Ability to follow directions and work with autonomy once given directions; ability to multi-task and successfully solve problems Problem solving, decision-making and conflict-resolution skills Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONIC
Sure, classic cars and vintage threads may be things of the past, but the Sonic Drive-In experience will always be groovy, right on, awesome, wicked, fab, the bee’s knees, cruisin’ . . you get the picture! It’s downright sensational!!
All that’s missing is you, so APPLY TODAY!
SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers. Seniority level
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General Manager
role at
SONIC 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
General Manager
role at
SONIC 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
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
Additional General Manager Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required. Advanced studies in business, restaurant management or related fields are preferred Minimum of two (2) years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred), experience running shifts without supervision Required to work a minimum 5 day workweek with 4 closing shifts (or 4 day workweek guaranteed) including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing and selection practices Knowledge of federal and state labor laws as well as local health and sanitation laws and regulations Leadership and supervisory practices and skills; effective verbal and written communication skills Basic accounting and computer skills Ability to follow directions and work with autonomy once given directions; ability to multi-task and successfully solve problems Problem solving, decision-making and conflict-resolution skills Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONIC
Sure, classic cars and vintage threads may be things of the past, but the Sonic Drive-In experience will always be groovy, right on, awesome, wicked, fab, the bee’s knees, cruisin’ . . you get the picture! It’s downright sensational!!
All that’s missing is you, so APPLY TODAY!
SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Restaurants Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SONIC by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “General Manager” roles.
Sedalia, MO $80,000.00-$90,000.00 1 week ago Sedalia, MO - Salary Assistant Manager (27516)
Sedalia, MO $57,000.00-$71,500.00 11 months ago Sedalia, MO $57,000.00-$71,500.00 5 months ago Warrensburg, MO $54,000.00-$68,000.00 1 week ago Director of Food & Nutritional Services;Bachelor's in Food and Nutrition;Master's Degree Preferred
Warrensburg, MO $48,000.00-$55,000.00 1 month ago Sedalia, MO $48,000.00-$55,000.00 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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