Assistant Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 27 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value signaled by growth potential and varied responsibilities but lacks clear salary and employment benefits.
- Management role with training opportunities
- Established brand in a competitive market
- Growth potential within the restaurant industry
- Compensation and benefits unclear
Pros
- Opportunity to train and lead team members
- Involvement in restaurant operations management
- Established food service brand with potential for career advancement
Cons
- Salary and benefits information unclear
- Potentially high-pressure environment
- Requires prior management experience limiting applicant pool
Who it's for
Mid-career • In-person
Good fit
- Professionals with prior management experience
- Candidates interested in restaurant operations
- Individuals looking to grow in the service industry
Not recommended for
- Those without food service management experience
- Candidates seeking strictly customer service roles
- Individuals averse to high-stress restaurant 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.
