Assistant Manager
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LocationOdessa, TX, US
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Company size10,000+ people
PostedMar 2, 2026 · 8mo ago
Verified live3h ago
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Prior management experience; restaurant or retail industry highly preferred
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
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Associate's degree in Business or related field preferred
About the role
Restaurant Assistant General Manager
The Job:
As a SONIC Drive-In Assistant General Manager, you are responsible for overseeing and managing the
daily operations of the Drive-In in conjunction with the General Manager 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
Responsibilities include:
• Assist the General Manager with hiring, training, managing, supervising, directing, and
developing Great People ready to serve a SuperSONIC experience to every guest
• Demonstrating a Fair, Firm, Fun leadership approach, and leading by example
• Assist with managing a profit and loss statement to exceed expectations every week,
month, and year
• Swiftly resolving 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 during the shift 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 assist with
necessary improvements
• Maintaining and enforcing SONIC safety and sanitation standards
• Relentlessly complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Requirements
What You’ll Need:
• Prior management experience; restaurant or retail industry highly preferred (subject to
franchise discretion)
• 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
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Associate’s degree in Business or related field preferred (subject to franchise discretion)
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Legal
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.
“You are applying for work for a franchisee of Sonic, not Sonic Corporate, or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.”
Employer: West Odessa 6115/Seminole 2887/Andrews 1515/Odessa JBDS 3266
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