Sonic Restaurant General Manager

Sonic • Lenoir City, TN

22d

About The Position

The Restaurant General Manager leads a high-performing team and drives strategic initiatives that influence restaurant success. The role is responsible for profitability, hiring, employee development, operational excellence, inventory, restaurant cleanliness, and delivering friendly guest experiences with quality products. The position is with KBP Drive-In, a Sonic Drive-In franchisee 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 to support restaurant success.
• Complete inventory counts.
• Maintain a clean restaurant and ensure guests receive a friendly experience and 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 recognition program for top-performing Restaurant General Managers, with the top 10% in each region receiving recognition.
• Internal development program with opportunities to build 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