Assistant Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 27 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate-high value job complemented by supportive management involvement and employee training.
- Involvement in employee training and development processes
- Full and part-time schedules for better work flexibility
- Strong support from management
Pros
- Involvement in employee training and development
- Full-time and part-time options available
- Supportive management to facilitate team success
Cons
- Possibly limited compensation information provided
- Experience in similar roles is strongly preferred
- High demands in managing team dynamics and customer interactions
Who it's for
Mid-level • Full-time or part-time
Good fit
- Experienced assistant managers
- Individuals wanting to develop management skills
- Those motivated by customer service excellence
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without supervisory experience
- Individuals seeking isolated or remote work
- Candidates prioritizing job roles with limited interaction
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Being an Assistant Manager at a SONIC Drive-In restaurant is the cherry on top of a Strawberry Banana Split Molten Cake Sundae. You’ll assist the drive-in restaurant’s General Manager in managing drive-in operations. You will also be involved in training and supporting other employees to ensure we provide quality food in a clean, safe and efficient manner. We want every guest to have an enjoyable dining experience every time they come to SONIC. Restaurant Assistant Manager is generally offered as full time or part time restaurant job. Prior experience as restaurant assistant manager, general manager, supervisor, shift lead, crew lead, team lead is highly desirable.
Requirements/Responsibilities
Essential Duties:
- Manages, trains, monitors and coaches Team / Crew 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 restaurant employee handbook, policies and practices
- Performs restaurant opening and/or closing duties
- Monitors and makes appropriate adjustments to staffing levels, inventory levels and food cost control
- Completes weekly inventory as needed
- Assists in administrative duties including maintaining files, records and all required documentation
- Reinforces a customer service mentality and ensures all employees are focused on serving the customer at all times.
- Immediately and respectfully responds to guest requests. Reports guest complaints to immediate supervisor and assists in resolving such complaints.
Restaurant Assistant Manager is generally offered as full time or part time restaurant job.
Prior experience as restaurant assistant manager, general manager, supervisor, shift lead, crew lead, team lead is highly desirable.
