General Manager

Sonic Drive-In • Fort Morgan, CO

173d

About The Position

Manages and is responsible for operations, training and development of all employees within a Sonic Drive-In. Leads the drive-in employees in order to provide quality food in a clean, safe and efficient manner so that guests will have an enjoyable experience at the Sonic Drive-In.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred).
• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations and laws relating to employment and labor practices.
• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing and selection practices.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local health and sanitation laws and regulations.
• Leadership and supervisory practices and skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic accounting skills.
• Time management skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Problem solving, decision-making and conflict-resolution skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work at least 50 hours per workweek.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to use restaurant planning tools.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced studies in business, restaurant management, or related fields are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages, trains and coaches drive-in employees, management and conducts orientation.
• Directs and assigns drive-in employees and management to perform all duties in the Basic Stations as needed and depending on store volume.
• Adheres to and monitors employee compliance of the drive-in employee handbook, policies and practices.
• Performs opening and/or closing duties to standard.
• Monitors and makes appropriate adjustments to staffing levels during assigned shift.
• Prepares employee work schedules in a timely manner.
• Monitors and maintains inventory levels to ensure product availability and portion control.
• Monitors performance of vendors.
• Completes and maintains all drive-in employment-related records and payroll records.
• Reinforces the importance of placing guests' needs first to drive-in employees.
• Immediately resolves guest requests and complaints in a respectful manner.
• Recruits, interviews and hires crew and management team members.
• Determines compensation levels of drive-in employees within company guidelines.
• Prepares all necessary operational reports.
• Develops and implements a marketing plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees