Assistant Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 27 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
This role offers a balanced work environment with potential career advancement opportunities but presents challenges in terms of workload and operational demands.
- Growth opportunity within restaurant management.
- Dynamic work environment with potential leadership experience.
- Involvement in training and team support.
- Variable hours could impact income stability.
Pros
- Opportunity for growth within the restaurant management hierarchy.
- Experience in a dynamic food service environment.
- Training and mentoring of new staff enhances leadership skills.
Cons
- Work can be fast-paced with high demands.
- May involve dealing with customer complaints and conflicts.
- Part-time roles may limit hours and income potential.
Who it's for
Mid-level • Part-time or full-time
Good fit
- Experienced food service leaders
- Candidates looking to improve their management abilities
- Individuals who thrive in fast-paced settings
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without supervisory experience
- Job seekers looking for remote work options
- Individuals uncomfortable with direct customer 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.
