Position Status: Full-Time Travel Requirements:Rarely **POSITION SUMMARY:** Will report to the General Manager and provide support for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the Drive-In to provide quality food in a clean, safe, and efficient manner so that guests will have an enjoyable experience at the Sonic Dive-In. Accountable for the daily Drive-In operations. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:** · Hiring, training, managing, supervising, directing, and developing staff. · Demonstrating a fair, firm, fun leadership approach and leading by example. · Swiftly resolve employee concerns with a thoughtful approach. · Celebrating team successes and coaching for better performance. · Setting expectations and providing clear and continuous feedback. · Creating an upbeat positive atmosphere that makes work fun. · Helping employees understand the big picture and their role by sharing the “why” behind tasks. · Understanding how to use metrics to evaluate Drive-In performance and make necessary improvements. · Enforce all federal, state, and local labor laws. · Uphold company food safety, food handling and sanitation requirements to ensure the health and safety of our customers and employees. · Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required. **QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:** · Prior management experience; restaurant or retail industry highly preferred. · The ability to demonstrate and maintain high standards for self and team. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of communicating effectively with customers and employees at all levels from hourly team members to the executive team. · The ability to maintain a positive attitude, especially during rushes and stressful situations. · Resiliency – trying different approaches to solve a problem; working to get better every day. · Ability to prioritize and complete tasks accordingly. · Excellent leadership and communication skills. · Available a minimum 50 hours per week; able to work flexible hours necessary to manage and operate the Drive-In effectively, including weekends and closing shifts as needed. **EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:** · Minimum of 3 years (3) years’ quick service restaurant management experience is preferred. · Associate degree in business or related field preferred. **ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS** · Must have the ability/stamina to work a minimum of 50 hours a week. · Ability to stand/walk for 8-10 hours per day on average. · Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. · Will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate, and key in data. · Must be able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors and outdoors. · Must be able to tolerate higher levels of noise from music and customer traffic.