Non-Exempt MIT

Sonic Drive-In Manager

Will report to the General Manager and provide support 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 Dive-In. Accountable for the daily Drive-In operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hiring, training, managing, supervising, directing, and developing staff.
• Demonstrating a fair, firm, fun leadership approach and leading by example.
• 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 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.
• Enforcing all federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Upholding company food safety, food handling, and sanitation requirements to ensure the health and safety of our customers and employees.
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Prior management experience; restaurant or retail industry highly preferred.
• The ability to demonstrate and maintain high standards for self and team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of communicating effectively with customers and employees at all levels from hourly team members to the executive team.
• The ability to maintain a positive attitude, especially during rushes and stressful situations.
• Resiliency trying different approaches to solve a problem; working to get better every day.
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks accordingly.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Available a minimum 50 hours per week; able to work flexible hours necessary to manage and operate the Drive-In effectively, including weekends and closing shifts as needed.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' quick service restaurant management experience is preferred.
• Associate degree in business or related field preferred.

Essential Physical Functions:

• Must have the ability/stamina to work a minimum of 50 hours a week.
• Ability to stand/walk for 8-10 hours per day on average.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate, and key in data.
• Must be able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors and outdoors.
• Must be able to tolerate higher levels of noise from music and customer traffic.