Sonic Restaurant General Manager

Sonic•Knoxville, IA

About The Position

The Restaurant General Manager leads a high-performing Sonic Drive-In team, drives strategic initiatives, and influences the success of the restaurant. The role focuses on profitability, operational excellence, team development, restaurant cleanliness, and delivering friendly guest experiences with quality products. The position is with KBP Drive-In, a franchisee of Sonic Drive-In and part of KBP Brands.

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.
Physical 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.
Complete inventory counts.
Maintain a clean restaurant and ensure guests receive 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.
Quarterly restaurant performance bonus eligibility.
Annual awards program recognizing top-performing Restaurant General Managers, with the top 10% in each region recognized.
Internal development program offering leadership development and opportunities to pursue above-store roles.
Access to KBP Cares, the company nonprofit that supports employees through unexpected hardships.

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