The Job: br /br /As a SONIC Drive-In General Manager, you are responsible 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 Drive-In. As the highest management position within the Drive-In, you are accountable for the Drive-In and its operations. Responsibilities include:br /br /emsp;emsp;bull;nbsp;nbsp;Hiring, training, managing, supervising, directing, and developing Great People ready to serve a SuperSONIC experience to every guestbr /emsp;emsp;bull;nbsp;nbsp;Demonstrating a Fair, Firm, Fun leadership approach, and leading by examplebr /emsp;emsp;bull;nbsp;nbsp;Managing a profit and loss statement to exceed expectations every week, month, and yearbr /emsp;emsp;bull;nbsp;nbsp;Swiftly resolving employee concerns with a thoughtful approachbr /emsp;emsp;bull;nbsp;nbsp;Celebrating team successes and coaching for better performancebr /emsp;emsp;bull;nbsp;nbsp;Setting expectations and providing clear and continuous feedbackbr /emsp;emsp;bull;nbsp;nbsp;Creating an upbeat positive atmosphere during the shift that makes work funbr /emsp;emsp;bull;nbsp;nbsp;Helping employees understand the big picture and their role by sharing the "why" behind tasks br /emsp;emsp;bull;nbsp;nbsp;Understanding how to use metrics to evaluate Drive-In performance and make necessary improvementsbr /emsp;emsp;bull;nbsp;nbsp;Getting out in the community, making a difference, and growing sales for your Drive-In and the brandbr /emsp;emsp;bull;nbsp;nbsp;Maintaining and enforcing SONIC safety and sanitation standardsbr /emsp;emsp;bull;nbsp;nbsp;Relentlessly complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulationsbr /br /What Youapos;ll Need:br /br /emsp;emsp;bull;nbsp;nbsp;Prior management experience; restaurant or retail industry highly preferred (subject to franchise discretion)br /emsp;emsp;bull;nbsp;nbsp;High standards for self and the teambr /emsp;emsp;bull;nbsp;nbsp;Positive attitude, especially during rushes or stressful situationsbr /emsp;emsp;bull;nbsp;nbsp;Resiliency \u2013 trying different approaches to solve a problem; working to get better every daybr /emsp;emsp;bull;nbsp;nbsp;Eagerness to learn and grow professionally and personallybr /emsp;emsp;bull;nbsp;nbsp;Ability to prioritize and complete tasks accordinglybr /emsp;emsp;bull;nbsp;nbsp;Excellent leadership and communication skillsbr /emsp;emsp;bull;nbsp;nbsp;Associateapos;s degree in Business or related field preferred (subject to franchise discretion)br /emsp;emsp;bull;nbsp;nbsp;Willingness to work 50 hours a week, irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidaysbr /br /The Fine Print:br /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.br /br /br /br /br /Additional General Manager Requirements:br /\u25cfHigh school diploma or equivalent required. Advanced studies in business, restaurant management or related fields are preferredbr /\u25cfMinimum of two (3) years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred), experience running shifts without supervisionbr /\u25cfMust have open availability br /\u25cfKnowledge of recruiting, interviewing and selection practicesbr /\u25cfKnowledge of federal and state labor laws as well as local health and sanitation laws and regulationsbr /\u25cfLeadership and supervisory practices and skills; effective verbal and written communication skillsbr /\u25cfBasic accounting and computer skillsbr /\u25cfAbility to follow directions and work with autonomy once given directions; ability to multi-task and successfully solve problemsbr /\u25cfProblem solving, decision-making and conflict-resolution skillsbr /\u25cfWillingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONICbr /br /br /SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.br /br /Employer: Drive-In of Evansville, Inc