Assistant Manager

  • Sonic Drive-In
  • Marianna, Arkansas
  • Full Time

Restaurant Assistant Manager for Lapidary Capital Group

WOTC Statement: We participate in the federal governments Work Opportunity Tax Credit, Welfare to Work, and other federal and state tax credit programs. The information you supply during onboarding will be used to complete our federal and state tax returns, and in no way will negatively impact your employment with us.

The Job:

As a SONIC Drive-In Assistant Manager, you are responsible for assisting the General Manager in

managing the daily operations of the restaurant to provide quality food in a clean, safe, and efficient

manner so that guests will have an enjoyable experience at the SONIC Drive-In. Responsibilities

include:

Hiring, training, supervising, managing, directing, and developing Great People ready to

serve a SuperSONIC experience to every guest.

Making every guest a repeat customer by ensuring the guest leaves the lot satisfied every

time

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

tasks

Celebrating team successes and coaching for better performance

Setting clear expectations and providing continuous feedback throughout shift

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

Managing the majors: food and paper, labor, and guest service

Maintaining and enforcing SONIC safety and sanitation standards

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

What Youll Need:

Excellent leadership and communication skills.

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

Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills

Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and/or 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.

Each franchise organization is an independent employer and thus responsible for making its own employment-

related decisions. Nothing in these materials should be construed as the franchisor being involved in or having

control over a franchise employee's essential terms and conditions of employment.

SONIC Drive-In Assistant Manager Requirements:

Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays

General knowledge and understanding of the restaurant industry or retail operations required

Minimum of six months of restaurant management experience (QSR) or one year entry level retail management experience required. Experience running shifts without supervision

Effective communication skills; basic math, reading and computer skills

Ability to follow directions and work with autonomy once given directions; ability to multi-task and successfully solve problems

Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONIC

Additional SONIC Drive-In Assistant Manager Qualifications

Friendly and smiling faces that enjoy providing courteous food service to our guests!

Professional individuals who value people and demonstrate respect for others!

A team player willing to meet and exceed drive-in goals and objectives.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead team members.

Dedicated individuals with a proven track record of building sales, creative marketing, expense management and developing people into successful teams.

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 bees knees, cruisin . . . you get the picture! Its downright sensational!!

All thats missing is you, so APPLY TODAY!

SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Job ID: 519664030
Originally Posted on: 5/2/2026

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