COMPANY INFORMATION

Sonic, America’s Drive-in, the largest and most successful chain of quick-service drive-in restaurants, continues to experience unprecedented growth throughout the United States.  Sonic Corporation franchises and operates the nation’s largest chain of drive-in restaurants.  Sonic began in Shawnee, Oklahoma over 50 years ago and now has over 3,500 drive-ins in 35 states and Mexico.  The organization has established a dominant position in the quick-serve restaurant industry.  Sonic’s unique service delivery system provides personalized carhop service that’s fast and convenient.  This, together with its unique menu variety – offering high quality, made-to-order food and specialty items – has enable the company to post industry leading, average-unit sales growth. 

Our franchise, Drive-in of Evansville, is based out of Evansville, Indiana, and was founded in 1992.  We currently operate Sonic Drive-In restaurants in 13 locations situated in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio.   

We are currently seeking an Area Manager for the Evansville, Indiana area.  Reporting to the VP of Operation, this position supports the operations of 4-5 restaurants within a specific area, depending on previous experience and demonstrated performance abilities.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide leadership of his/her area to enhance the Sonic brand, build market share, maximize return on company assets and encourage a work environment that respects and develops the potential of our team.

Obtain performance objectives against goals set for store operations including: 

Financial performance; i.e., sales, controllable expenses, operating profit vs. budget

Customer satisfaction by ensuring that we are providing fresh, quality products with fast friendly service

Employee satisfaction which includes retention, development, motivation, career growth

Execute all marketing plans and programs as designed

Know how and be able to perform every job in a Sonic restaurant

Build an effective team of employees through recruiting, training, development and meaningful, timely performance feedback

Act as a liaison between restaurant locations and head office

Support and mentor General Managers in respective area of responsibility

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 2 years operations experience in multi-unit supervision of fast food / fast casual / casual dining restaurants

Smart, self starter, motivated, results oriented

Ability to effectively manage multiple business issues and activities concurrently

People management skills to effectively assess, develop, motivate and direct staff

Strong initiative and drive to achieve operation excellence

A Bachelor’s degree in business, restaurant management, or closely-related field desirable; however, experience will be considered in lieu of education

Strong PC knowledge and word processing skills

Please include cover letter and salary history with resume submission.