General Manager

Sonic Drive-In
Shepherdsville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2021 CLOSED ON 2/3/2022

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Sonic Drive-In (Soar Restaurants)

Looking for an opportunity to start a career with a growing company? Look no further! Soar Restaurants is an up and coming company that is growing more and more everyday. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are willing to take a challenging store and turn the financial and service numbers around.

With a growing company, we are looking for those individuals who want to grow their career out of the restaurant. The individuals who want to show what their made of to move on to the next level.

This position is the highest management position at the drive-in and is responsible for leading and managing the drive-in's operations and employees. Essential Job Duties

  • Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, train, manage, direct, coach, lead, schedule, assign, discipline, and terminate the drive-in's assistant managers and employees
  • Manage drive-in employees' compensation levels pursuant to company guidelines
  • Supervise, lead, and manage all aspects of drive-in operations to provide an optimal guest experience
  • Manage opening and/or closing duties Handle and properly escalate guest issues/concerns Handle and properly escalate employee issues/concerns
  • Manage, plan, forecast, and adjust the drive-in's food, labor, paper, and inventory to maximize cost-control, operational efficiency, quality standards, and customer service
  • Lead regular team meetings to ensure employees are focused on operational standards and guest service
  • Manage and maintain all drive-in recordkeeping Prepare and maintain all necessary operational reports
  • Develop, implement, and manage action plans regarding local marketing and business performance
  • Ensure proper maintenance of drive-in and equipment Supervise and manage vendor performance
  • Comply with and enforce all company policies, procedures, and operational standards
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws Manage regular cleaning and sanitation duties pursuant to operational standards Regular attendance Additional Duties
  • As needed, perform all station duties (fountain & frozen, dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, switchboard, expeditor, food prep, and drive-thru (if applicable)) to meet operational standards
  • As needed, perform regular cleaning and sanitation duties - including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes and food preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease - pursuant to operational standards
  • Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required Time/Shift Expectations Minimum of 50 hours per week; irregular hours; nights; weekends; and holidays Qualifications And Job Requirements
  • Education Required - High school diploma or equivalent
  • Preferred - Advanced studies in business, restaurant management, or related fields Experience
  • At least three years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred) Experience running a restaurant shift without supervision
  • Experience recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and managing employees Knowledge/Skills
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws (e. g. , wage and hour laws; EEO laws, etc.)
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local health and safety laws and regulations Basic computer, math, accounting, and reading skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Problem-solving, multi-tasking, decision-making, leadership, time-management, and conflict-resolution skills Work Environment Continuous standing, bending, reaching, moving, stooping, stretching, and lifting in a restaurant environment; frequent exposure to heat and hot liquid shortening while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to extreme temperatures based on variable weather conditions'

'Work Location: * Multiple locationsWork Remotely

  • No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

  • Fast casual restaurant

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Every weekend
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

  • Bonus pay
  • Tips

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Management: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)
  • Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

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