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*General Manager* 60-100K * Great Career Advancement *

Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes nearly 32,000 Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and SONIC Drive-In locations worldwide.

SONIC Drive-In

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 60k-100k USD

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It’s the dream job you never have to wake up from. At SONIC, you’ll whistle while you work, gaining a sense of accomplishment along the way. You’ll interact with fantastic people, earn great pay, sport a cool uniform.

As a SONIC Drive‑In restaurant General Manager, you are indeed a general—leading your troops in a never‑ending campaign to give America an infinitely more delicious food service experience. You will be involved in training and supporting drive‑in restaurant employees, ensuring that food is delivered in a clean, safe and efficient manner and our customers have an excellent experience.

Essential General Manager Restaurant Job Duties

  • Manages, trains, monitors and coaches Crew/ Team members, Carhops and Skating Carhops
  • Directs and assigns drive‑in restaurant employees as needed to ensure all aspects of food service meet operational standards
  • Adheres to and monitors employee compliance of the drive‑in employee handbook, policies and practices
  • Performs restaurant opening and/or closing duties
  • Prepares employee work schedules; monitors and makes appropriate adjustments to restaurant staffing levels
  • Monitors and maintains restaurant inventory levels. Places orders for food, paper and other supplies within cost control procedures
  • Completes and maintains all drive‑in restaurant employment related records and payroll records
  • Reinforces a customer service mentality and ensures all employees are focused on serving the customer at all times
  • Immediately and respectfully resolves guest requests. Reports guest complaints to immediate supervisor and assists in resolving such complaints
  • Interview and hire restaurant crew and management team members to achieve proper staffing levels
  • Prepare all necessary operational reports. Develop appropriate action plans to resolve unfavorable financial and/or sales trends
  • Develop and implement a marketing plan

Additional General Manager Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required. Advanced studies in business, restaurant management or related fields are preferred
  • Minimum of two (2) years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred), experience running shifts without supervision
  • Required to work a minimum 5 day workweek with 4 closing shifts (or 4 day workweek guaranteed) including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays
  • Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing and selection practices
  • Knowledge of federal and state labor laws as well as local health and sanitation laws and regulations
  • Leadership and supervisory practices and skills; effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic accounting and computer skills
  • Ability to follow directions and work with autonomy once given directions; ability to multi-task and successfully solve problems
  • Problem solving, decision‑making and conflict‑resolution skills
  • Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONIC

Sure, classic cars and vintage threads may be things of the past, but the Sonic Drive‑In experience will always be groovy, right on, awesome, wicked, fab, the bee’s knees, cruisin’ . . . you get the picture! It’s downright sensational!!

All that’s missing is you, so APPLY TODAY!

SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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Salary: 60k-100k USD

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About SONIC Drive-In

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What began as a vision to invigorate great brands and fuel their long-term growth has blossomed into one of the largest restaurant companies in the United States. The journey of Inspire Brands officially commenced in February 2018, born from the strategic merger of Arby's Restaurant Group and Buffalo Wild Wings. This foundational move was driven by a clear and ambitious goal: to build a restaurant company unlike any other, one that could bring together a portfolio of distinct, yet complementary, brands and amplify their individual strengths through collective power. Co-founded by the visionary leadership of Paul Brown and Neal Aronson of Roark Capital Group, Inspire was established on the principle of fostering collaboration and shared success. The initial portfolio, which also included the burgeoning Rusty Taco chain, set the stage for a period of rapid and strategic expansion, all guided by the core idea of being a partner of choice for franchisees, employees, and the communities served.

The narrative of Inspire Brands is one of calculated growth and strategic acquisitions, each move carefully designed to enhance its diverse family of restaurants. The company's growth trajectory accelerated significantly with a series of high-profile acquisitions that have become landmarks in the food service industry. In late 2018, the iconic SONIC Drive-In, America's largest drive-in chain, was welcomed into the fold. This was followed by the acquisition of Jimmy John's in 2019, a brand renowned for its 'Freaky Fast' service. The most transformative acquisition came in late 2020 with the addition of Dunkin' Brands, bringing the beloved Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins into the Inspire family. This move solidified Inspire's position as a powerhouse, with a portfolio that now spans across various dayparts and consumer preferences. Today, with over 32,000 restaurants across more than 60 countries, Inspire Brands continues its journey, driven by a commitment to innovation, a shared technology platform, and a culture that inspires memorable experiences for millions of guests worldwide every day.

Employee benefits

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Remote work program

Option for remote work.

Pet Insurance

Insurance plans for pets.

Parental Leave

Paid leave for new parents.

Smart Dollar Financial Wellness

Financial wellness program.

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