Associate Manager, Management

Restaurant Associate General Manager

The Job:

As a SONIC Drive-In Associate General Manager, you are responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the Drive-In in conjunction with the General Manager to provide quality food in a clean, safe, and efficient manner so that guests will have an enjoyable experience at the Sonic Drive-In. As the highest management position within the Drive-In, you are accountable for the Drive-In and its operations.

Responsibilities include:

* Assist the General Manager with hiring, training, managing, supervising, directing, and developing Great People ready to serve a Super

SONIC experience to every guest

* Demonstrating a Fair, Firm, Fun leadership approach, and leading by example

* Assist with managing a profit and loss statement to exceed expectations every week, month, and year

* Swiftly resolving employee concerns with a thoughtful approach

* Celebrating team successes and coaching for better performance

* Setting expectations and providing clear and continuous feedback

* Creating an upbeat positive atmosphere during the shift that makes work fun

* Helping employees understand the big picture and their role by sharing the "why" behind tasks

* Understanding how to use metrics to evaluate Drive-In performance and assist with necessary improvements

* Maintaining and enforcing SONIC safety and sanitation standards

* Relentlessly complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations

What You'll Need:

* Prior management experience; restaurant or retail industry highly preferred (subject to franchise discretion)

* High standards for self and the team

* Positive attitude, especially during rushes or stressful situations

* Resiliency - trying different approaches to solve a problem; working to get better every day

* Eagerness to learn and grow professionally and personally

* Ability to prioritize and complete tasks accordingly

* Excellent leadership and communication skills

* Associate's degree in Business or related field preferred (subject to franchise discretion)

* Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

The Fine Print:

As required by applicable law, SONIC Drive-In franchise organizations will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Employer = Drive In Of Evansville