Assistant Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 27 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Similar to the previous listing, the role offers solid growth and customer service impact with moderate expectations.
- Role focused on team and operational leadership
- Direct influence on customer service quality
- Requires related management experience
- Part-time role might impact earnings potential
Pros
- Manage and develop a team in a recognized brand
- Hands-on training and operational oversight experience
- Strong focus on enhancing customer experiences
Cons
- Part-time employment may limit financial benefits
- Unclear pay structure without specific hourly rates
Who it's for
Mid-Level • Part-time / Flexible
Good fit
- Experienced restaurant assistants and managers
- Professionals looking to grow in hospitality
- Individuals motivated by team success
Not recommended for
- New entrants to food service
- Individuals needing fixed hours of work
- Those who prefer less dynamic environments
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.
