Assistant Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 27 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Similar to other Assistant Manager roles in this batch, this position also offers moderate value through team leadership potential.
- Leadership opportunity in a well-known restaurant chain
- Focus on customer satisfaction and team development
- Requires some prior experience in management
- Part-time role may affect earnings
Pros
- Opportunity to develop leadership and operational skills
- Create solid team dynamics within a recognizable brand
- Focus on enhancing customer service experiences
Cons
- Job structure as part-time may lead to limited hours
- Pay not specified, which restricts financial clarity
Who it's for
Mid-Level • Part-time / Flexible
Good fit
- Mid-level managers seeking team leadership roles
- Candidates with experience in hospitality
- Individuals wanting to impact operational processes positively
Not recommended for
- Newcomers to the restaurant industry
- Individuals needing strict full-time hours
- Those who prefer less engagement with team members
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.
