Sonic Restaurant General Manager

Sonic • Bedford, VA

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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 high-performing team, drive strategic initiatives, and contribute to restaurant success. The role focuses on profitability, operational excellence, team development, restaurant cleanliness, and delivering friendly guest experiences with quality products.

The General Manager manages cash control and security procedures, inventory, labor, and financial performance; recruits and hires team members and managers; and coaches and trains employees. The position requires availability to close the restaurant at least two nights per week and the physical ability to perform restaurant work, including standing and walking throughout shifts and operating equipment.

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, 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 for top-performing Restaurant General Managers, with recognition for the top 10% in each region.
• Opportunities to grow leadership skills and pursue above-store roles through an internal development program.
• Access to KBP Cares, the company nonprofit that supports 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 performance bonus paid quarterly.

What This Job Offers

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