Assistant Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 27 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value level reflects the importance of customer service, manageable responsibilities, and a supportive work culture, despite the lower salary potential in the restaurant industry.
- Manage and develop team members in a fast-paced restaurant environment
- Flexible working hours available
- Requires prior restaurant leadership experience
Pros
- Opportunity to develop leadership and management skills
- Supportive team environment with emphasis on customer satisfaction
- Flexible employment options (full-time or part-time)
Cons
- Potential for lower hourly wage in the restaurant sector
- High turnover common in the fast food industry
- Fast-paced environment with potential for high stress
Who it's for
Mid-level • On-site (in-store)
Good fit
- Restaurant managers or team leaders
- Individuals passionate about food service and customer care
- Candidates eager to take on leadership roles in hospitality
Not recommended for
- Newcomers without relevant experience
- People preferring a more relaxed work pace
- Those not interested in 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.
