Job Description It’s the dream job you never have to wake up from. At SONIC, you’ll whistle while you work, gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way. You’ll interact with fantastic people, earn great pay, sport a cool uniform. As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant General Manager, you are indeed a general—leading your troops in a never-ending campaign to give America an infinitely more delicious food service experience. You will be involved in training and supporting drive-in restaurant employees, ensuring that food is delivered in a clean, safe and efficient manner and our customers have an excellent experience. Essential General Manager restaurant job duties are listed below: • Manages, trains, monitors and coaches Crew/ Team members, Carhops and Skating Carhops • Directs and assigns drive-in restaurant employees as needed to ensure all aspects of food service meet operational standards • Adheres to and monitors employee compliance of the drive-in employee handbook, policies and practices • Performs restaurant opening and/or closing duties • Prepares employee work schedules; monitors and makes appropriate adjustments to restaurant staffing levels • Monitors and maintains restaurant inventory levels. Places orders for food, paper and other supplies within cost control procedures • Completes and maintains all drive-in restaurant employment related records and payroll records • Reinforces a customer service mentality and ensures all employees are focused on serving the customer at all times. • Immediately and respectfully resolves guest requests. Reports guest complaints to immediate supervisor and assists in resolving such complaints • Interview and hire restaurant crew and management team members to achieve proper staffing levels • Prepare all necessary operational reports. Develop appropriate action plans to resolve unfavorable financial and/or sales trends • Develop and implement a marketing plan QD Sonic's Pay Rate - $55,000-$60,000/year Requirements 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 • Promotes and embodies the Quality Way Core Values