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Sonic Drive In

Assistant Manager

east alton, IL

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Sonic Drive In lists this Assistant Manager opportunity in east alton, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Description:

THIS IS A FRANCHISE POSITION

There are two kinds of people in this world: SONIC employees and those who wish they were SONIC employees. This elite group gets to work with awesome people, earn great pay, and sport the cool uniform.

As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you'll assist the drive-in restaurant's General Manager in managing drive-in operations. You will also be involved in training and supporting other employees to ensure we provide quality food in a clean, safe and efficient manner. We want every guest to have an enjoyable dining experience every time they come to SONIC.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Train, manage, direct, coach, lead, and assign drive-in employees during shift

• Lead and manage drive-in operations during shift to provide an optimal guest experience

• Manage staffing levels during shift

• Perform opening and/or closing duties

• Handle and properly escalate guest issues/concerns during shift

• Handle and properly escalate employee issues/concerns

• Monitor and manage the drive-in's food, labor, paper, and inventory during shift to maximize cost-control, operational efficiency, quality standards, and customer service

• Assist with preparation and maintenance of drive-in records

• Comply with and enforce all company policies, procedures, and operational standards

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws

• Perform all station duties (fountain & frozen, dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, switchboard, expeditor, food prep, and drive-thru (if applicable)) as necessary during shift to meet operational standards

• 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

• Regular attendance

Requirements:

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required

TIME/SHIFT EXPECTATIONS: Irregular hours; nights; weekends; and holidays. Full time or part time available.

QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• At least six months of restaurant management experience or one year of retail management experience

• Experience running a restaurant shift without supervision

• General restaurant or retail knowledge

• 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, and reading skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Problem-solving, multi-tasking, decision-making, leadership, time-management, and conflict-resolution skills

Additional Info:

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

SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Worksite address

east alton, IL, 62024, US

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