Sonic Restaurant General Manager

Sonic • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

KBP Drive-In, a franchisee of Sonic Drive-In and part of KBP Brands, is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead a restaurant team, drive business results, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. The role includes leading strategic initiatives and influencing restaurant success in a culture focused on growth, collaboration, inclusion, and positive workplace culture.

The General Manager is responsible for profitability, hiring, employee coaching and training, inventory, restaurant cleanliness, and ensuring guests receive friendly service and quality products. The position is eligible for a weekly-paid restaurant incentive.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience as a Restaurant General Manager in food service or retail, with profit and loss responsibility.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Availability to close the restaurant at least two nights a week.
• Ability 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 and 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 every guest receives a friendly experience and a quality product.

Benefits

• 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.
• Annual awards program recognizing the top 10% of Restaurant General Managers in each region.
• Internal development program with opportunities to grow leadership skills and pursue above-store roles.
• Access to KBP Cares, a company nonprofit that supports employees through unexpected hardships.

What This Job Offers

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