Assistant Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 27 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value stemming from experience requirements and the role’s critical impact on customer satisfaction.
- Opportunity for leadership development in a restaurant
- Focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences
- Requires previous managerial experience in food service
- Involves flexible part-time work hours
Pros
- Direct involvement in operational leadership within a well-known brand
- Opportunities for team development and leadership experience
- Work environment focused on customer satisfaction
Cons
- Shift work can impact work-life balance
- Lower hourly wage with no specified salary range
Who it's for
Mid-Level • Part-time / Flexible hours
Good fit
- Mid-level restaurant managers with an interest in team development
- Individuals passionate about customer service
- Candidates with experience in fast-paced environments
Not recommended for
- Newcomers to the restaurant industry
- Those seeking a traditional work schedule
- Individuals not comfortable with a fast-paced service setting
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.
