Sonic Restaurant General Manager

Sonic • Chesapeake, WV

22d

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, deliver strong business results, and provide exceptional guest experiences. The role involves leading a high-performing team, driving strategic initiatives, and contributing directly to business success. The company describes a culture focused on growth, collaboration, inclusion, and positive workplace experiences.

The General Manager drives restaurant profitability through cash control and security, inventory and labor management, financial-report review, and follow-up actions. The role also includes recruiting and hiring employees, coaching and training the team in operational excellence, completing inventory counts, and maintaining a clean restaurant where guests receive friendly service and quality products. The position requires availability to close the restaurant at least two nights per week and the physical ability to perform the stated restaurant duties.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience as a Restaurant General Manager in food service or retail, including profit and loss responsibility.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects, stand and walk for entire shifts, maneuver safely through compact spaces, and operate restaurant equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Quick-service restaurant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash control and security procedures, monitor inventory and labor, review financial reports, and take action to drive profitability.
• 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 friendly service and a quality product.
• Be available to close the restaurant at least two nights per week.

Benefits

• Annual awards program recognizing the top 10% of Restaurant General Managers in each region.
• Internal development program offering opportunities to grow leadership skills and pursue above-store roles.
• 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