Join us as we deliver delightful and delicious moments to our guests
Whether you aspire to be one of our iconic Carhops or a Multi-Unit Leader, our Drive-Ins are the customer-pleasing front lines of career opportunity.
They're where we directly fulfill the Bacon Cheeseburger and Chocolate Shake needs of America - and that’s a deliciously rewarding feeling. It’s fast-paced, super fun, and crazy in the very best way. If that’s how you roll, then let’s do this.
BENEFITS & PERKS
Think our Shakes are sweet? Check out our benefits.
Support CenterInspire Brands (Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings. SONIC Drive-In, Rusty Taco, Jimmy John's) is one of the fastest growing organizations in our industry, and at the core of our sucess is great people. We're building a talented team of people at our Support Centers and across our restaurant system who can help propel our brands to even greater heights. One question remains: are you ready for your seat at the table? See a full list of Support Center benefits here.
*Subject to availability and certain eligibility requirements. SONIC Drive-In restaurants are owned and operated by independent SONIC franchisees who determine their own benefits and career paths. Talk to your local franchise owner or restaurant manager to learn more.
CAREER PATH
Not to put the cherry in our own Limeade, but SONIC has a great reputation for growing careers. Seriously, next time you’re at your local SONIC, ask the Manager how she or he started – we’re willing to bet it was as a Cook or a Carhop. Whatever your goals, there’s a place for you here, and plenty of opportunities for you to grow with our brand. Take a look at the possible SONIC career progression.*
CREW MEMBERCook, package, and deliver awesome food, fast.
CREW LEADERYou've mastered all the stations. Keep it up, and help your fellow crew members do the same.
SHIFT MANAGER
Help manage the daily operations of the drive-in and train the team to deliver an A+ guest experience.
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Second in command, you’ll develop the team and work to consistently drive business results.
GENERAL MANAGERNow, you pretty much run the place. Make your SONIC Drive-In the best of the best.
MULTI-UNIT LEADERLead operations, training, and development of teams within multiple SONIC Drive-Ins.
FRANCHISEEYou’re a SONIC Drive-In owner. Do a little happy dance! And then lead your business to success.
slide 1 of 7 CREW MEMBER Cook, package, and deliver awesome food, fast.
We like to do things the SONIC way, which is anything but boring. And training at SONIC is as fun as it gets. Each year, thousands of drive-ins across the nation join together in the Dr Pepper SONIC Games, a SONIC training experience to unlock team members' potential by focusing on operational training, teamwork, and delivering the best SONIC guest experience.
LIFE AT SONIC
SONIC Carhop Surprised With Valedictorian Honor in Colorado
"I was completely shocked and thrilled when I learned that my principal and boss planned a surprise for me. I feel thankful to have so many people acknowledge my accomplishments and support me." - Jackson Lambert, Carhop
SONIC Carhop’s Compassion Goes a Long Way With New York Nurse
Danielle, a SONIC Carhop, made a nurse's day by thanking her for her service and dedication to fighting COVID-19 along with providing her with a free meal.
SONIC GM Leads the Way With Record-Breaking Food Donation Effort
"I’m still very early into my management career, but this taught me that whatever I’m passionate about, my team will be passionate about as well" - Tim Foster, General Manager
slide 3 of 3 SONIC GM Leads the Way With Record-Breaking Food Donation Effort "I’m still very early into my management career, but this taught me that whatever I’m passionate about, my team will be passionate about as well" Read more
