Position Status: Full-Time

Travel Requirements:Rarely   

POSITION SUMMARY:  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 resolve 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.

·      Enforce all federal, state, and local labor laws.

·      Uphold company food safety, food handling and sanitation requirements to ensure the health and safety of our customers and employees.

·      Perform 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 (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.