Sonic Assistant General Manager

Sonic • Bluffton, SC

22d

About The Position

The Assistant General Manager partners with the Managing Partner to lead the SONIC Drive-In team, strengthen restaurant performance, and deliver the fast, friendly guest experience expected by the brand. The role supports daily operations and team development while providing a path toward future Managing Partner and above-store opportunities.

The Assistant General Manager helps uphold SONIC standards and policies, leads training and scheduling, supports team performance, manages inventory and food safety, addresses guest concerns, and contributes to financial performance through cash handling and expense control. The position also partners with the Managing Partner on growth initiatives and protecting the SONIC brand.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of Assistant General Manager experience in food service or retail with profit and loss responsibility.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Available to close the restaurant at least 2 nights per week.
• Able to work in an active restaurant environment, including standing, walking, lifting, moving through compact spaces, and safely using restaurant equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Quick-service restaurant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help oversee daily operations while upholding SONIC standards and policies.
• Support the Managing Partner by leading training, scheduling, and team performance.
• Manage inventory, food safety compliance, and guest concerns.
• Support financial performance through cash handling and expense control.
• Partner with the Managing Partner on growth initiatives and protecting the SONIC brand.

Benefits

• Restaurant performance bonus opportunity paid every period.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off (PTO) that employees can earn and use.
• Shift meal discounts.
• KBP Cares support for employees facing unexpected hardships.
• Paid training.
• Leadership development and a path to Managing Partner and above-store opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed