Sonic Restaurant General Manager

Sonic • West Columbia, SC

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About The Position

KBP Drive-In, a franchisee of Sonic Drive-In and part of KBP Brands, is hiring a Restaurant General Manager to lead a restaurant team, drive business results, and deliver a positive guest experience. The role oversees restaurant operations and profitability, including cash control and security, inventory, labor, and financial performance. The General Manager recruits and hires team members and managers, coaches and trains employees, and maintains a clean restaurant and quality service.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience as a Restaurant General Manager in food service or retail, with profit and loss responsibility.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be available to close the restaurant at least two nights a week.
• Be able to lift and move heavy objects, stand and walk for entire shifts, safely maneuver through compact spaces, and operate restaurant equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Quick-service restaurant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitability by managing cash control and security procedures, monitoring inventory, managing labor, reviewing financial reports, and taking action as needed.
• Recruit, interview, and hire Team Members, Shift Managers, and Assistant General Managers.
• Coach and train employees in operational excellence to support restaurant success.
• Complete inventory counts.
• Maintain a clean restaurant and ensure guests receive a friendly experience and a quality product.

Benefits

• Annual awards program recognizing the top 10% of Restaurant General Managers in each region.
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills and pursue above-store roles through an internal development program.
• Access to KBP Cares, a company nonprofit supporting employees through unexpected hardships.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off (PTO) that employees can earn and use.
• Shift meal discount.
• Paid training.
• Eligibility for a restaurant incentive paid weekly.

What This Job Offers

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