General Manager

Company: Sonic Drive-In
Location: Carrollton
Posted on: June 10, 2021

Job Description:

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:nntHiring, training, managing, supervising, directing, and developing Great People ready to serve a SuperSONIC experience to every guestntDemonstrating a Fair, Firm, Fun leadership approach, and leading by examplentManaging a profit and loss statement to exceed expectations every week, month, and yearntSwiftly resolving employee concerns with a thoughtful approachntCelebrating team successes and coaching for better performancentSetting expectations and providing clear and continuous feedbackntCreating an upbeat positive atmosphere during the shift that makes work funntHelping employees understand the big picture and their role by sharing the "why" behind tasks ntUnderstanding how to use metrics to evaluate Drive-In performance and make necessary improvementsntGetting out in the community, making a difference, and growing sales for your Drive-In and the brandntMaintaining and enforcing SONIC safety and sanitation standardsntRelentlessly complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulationsnnWhat You'll Need:nntPrior management experience; restaurant or retail industry highly preferred (subject to franchise discretion)ntHigh standards for self and the teamntPositive attitude, especially during rushes or stressful situationsntResiliency - trying different approaches to solve a problem; working to get better every dayntEagerness to learn and grow professionally and personallyntAbility to prioritize and complete tasks accordinglyntExcellent leadership and communication skillsntAssociate's degree in Business or related field preferred (subject to franchise discretion)ntWillingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidaysnnnAdditional General Manager Requirements:ntHigh school diploma or equivalent required. Advanced studies in business, restaurant management or related fields are preferredntMinimum of two (2) years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred), experience running shifts without supervisionntRequired to work a minimum 5 day workweek with 4 closing shifts (or 4 day workweek guaranteed) including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidaysntKnowledge of recruiting, interviewing and selection practicesntKnowledge of federal and state labor laws as well as local health and sanitation laws and regulationsntLeadership and supervisory practices and skills; effective verbal and written communication skillsntBasic accounting and computer skillsntAbility to follow directions and work with autonomy once given directions; ability to multi-task and successfully solve problemsntProblem solving, decision-making and conflict-resolution skillsntWillingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONICnnnSure, 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!! nnAll that's missing is you, so APPLY TODAY!nnSONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Keywords: Sonic Drive-In, Independence , General Manager, Other , Carrollton, Missouri