Sonic Restaurant General Manager

Sonic•Kingston, TN

About The Position

The Restaurant General Manager leads a high-performing Sonic Drive-In team, drives strategic initiatives, and influences restaurant performance. The role focuses on profitability, operational excellence, team development, cleanliness, and providing guests with friendly service and 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.
  • Available to close the restaurant at least two nights a week.
  • Able 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.
  • Quarterly restaurant performance bonus eligibility.
  • Annual awards program recognizing top-performing Restaurant General Managers; the top 10% in each region earn recognition.
  • Opportunities to develop leadership skills and pursue above-store roles through an internal development program.
  • Access to KBP Cares, a company nonprofit that supports employees through unexpected hardships.
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