Crew Member, Restaurant​/Food Service

Position Overview

Fun. Flexible hours. Great pay. Fantastic people. Professional fulfillment. That uniquely cool SONIC uniform. Can this possibly get any better? YES IT CAN!

Like a Chili Cheese Coney, the SONIC Drive‑In Restaurant Team Member position is a savory plethora of food service responsibilities rolled into one. You’ll work Fountain & Frozen, Food Production, Grill, Fryer, Switchboard and, if applicable, Drive‑Thru. SONIC Drive‑In is a food service mecca, and our Restaurant Team Member is at the center.

• Taking orders and making accurate change quickly
• Providing food service to our guests with enthusiasm
• Packaging all menu items and checking for product quality and consistency
• Preparing drinks and ice cream treats
• Preparing food orders, cooking on the grill, operating the fry station as needed
• Cleaning the drive‑in restaurants – including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes, wiping counter‑tops and sanitizing food areas

• Contagiously positive attitude
• Ability to remain calm, especially in tough situations
• Resilient spirit – knowing everyone makes mistakes and can bounce back from a set‑back
• Eagerness to learn and grow
• Ability to multi‑task, switching from one task to another with ease
• Team mentality and willingness to help where needed
• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to be flexible in all situations based on restaurant business need
• Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills
• Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at Sonic Drive‑In restaurants
• General knowledge and understanding of the food service / restaurant industry or retail operations preferred, but not required

• Friendly and welcoming individuals who enjoy providing pleasant and courteous food service to our guests!
• A willingness to cross‑train in all of the stations. It never gets dull here!
• Motivated individuals who are team players and committed to keeping our drive‑in restaurants clean and safe.

SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.