Assistant Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 27 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to the combination of management responsibilities, support for career advancement, and the company's established reputation.
- Pathway to further career advancement in restaurant management
- Opportunities to impact team culture and customer experience
- Stressful yet rewarding role in a high-traffic environment
Pros
- Opportunity for leadership development and team management skills
- Company culture focused on customer satisfaction and employee development
- Relevant managerial experience prepares for further career roles
Cons
- Demands of managing teams can be stressful
- Potentially irregular hours, more common in the service industry
- Requires prior experience that might limit eligibility for some candidates
Who it's for
Mid Career • Full-time / Part-time
Good fit
- Mid-career professionals seeking management opportunities
- Candidates with experience in food service looking to advance
- Individuals passionate about leading and training teams
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates with no management experience
- Those who prefer less stressful or lower responsibility roles
- Individuals averse to restaurant industry challenges
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.
