General Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 27 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
The General Manager position is high value due to the leadership and operational influence it provides.
- Leadership role with solid advancement opportunities
- Strategic position shaping restaurant operations
- Requisite management and interpersonal skills
Pros
- High leadership potential with career advancement opportunities
- Broad responsibilities impacting employee and customer experiences
- Skill development across operations and customer service
Cons
- Involves high-stress management of a busy environment
- Extended hours including evenings and weekends
- Strong problem-solving skills are a must
Who it's for
Mid to Senior-level • Full-time
Good fit
- Experienced managers in the food industry
- Leaders eager to drive operational success
- Professionals with a focus on customer service
Not recommended for
- Newcomers without restaurant management experience
- People preferring predictable work hours
- Those resisting high-pressure roles
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant General Manager, you are indeed a general—leading your troops in a never-ending campaign to give America an infinitely more delicious food service experience. You will be involved in training and supporting drive-in restaurant employees, ensuring that food is delivered in a clean, safe and efficient manner and our customers have an excellent experience. General Manager is generally a full time opportunity and offer excellent benefits. Prior experience as a restaurant general manager, catering manager, operations manager, supervisor, shift lead, Restaurant assistant general manager very helpful to your success at this job.
Requirements/Responsibilities
Essential Duties:
- Manages, trains, monitors and coaches Crew/ Team 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 employee handbook, policies and practices
- Performs restaurant opening and/or closing duties
- Prepares employee work schedules; monitors and makes appropriate adjustments to restaurant staffing levels
- Monitors and maintains restaurant inventory levels. Places orders for food, paper and other supplies within cost control procedures
- Completes and maintains all drive-in restaurant employment related records and payroll records
- Reinforces a customer service mentality and ensures all employees are focused on serving the customer at all times.
- Immediately and respectfully resolves guest requests. Reports guest complaints to immediate supervisor and assists in resolving such complaints
- Interview and hire restaurant crew and management team members to achieve proper staffing levels
- Prepare all necessary operational reports. Develop appropriate action plans to resolve unfavorable financial and/or sales trends
- Develop and implement a marketing plan
General Manager is generally a full time opportunity and offer excellent benefits.
Prior experience as a restaurant general manager, catering manager, operations manager, supervisor, shift lead, Restaurant assistant general manager very helpful to your success at this job.
