Associate Manager

Restaurant Associate General Manager

The Job:

As a SONIC Drive-In Associate General Manager, you are responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the Drive-In in conjunction with the General Manager 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:

• Assist the General Manager with 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

• Assist with 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 assist with necessary improvements

• 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.

Employer = Drive In Of Evansville