Sonic Carhop
$8.50/hr
As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in ...
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Sonic Carhop
$8.50/hr
As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in ...
As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in ...
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As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in ...
URGENTLY HIRING Carhop We're hiring Carhops at SONIC Drive-In! If you're outgoing, dependable, and enjoy staying active at work, this could be a great fit for you. As a Carhop, you'll deliver food ...
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URGENTLY HIRING Carhop We're hiring Carhops at SONIC Drive-In! If you're outgoing, dependable, and enjoy staying active at work, this could be a great fit for you. As a Carhop, you'll deliver food ...
Sonic Carhop
$15/hr
Now Hiring - Great Opportunities Available Carhop We're hiring Carhops at SONIC Drive-In! If you're outgoing, dependable, and enjoy staying active at work, this could be a great fit for you. As a ...
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Sonic Carhop
$15/hr
Now Hiring - Great Opportunities Available Carhop We're hiring Carhops at SONIC Drive-In! If you're outgoing, dependable, and enjoy staying active at work, this could be a great fit for you. As a ...
Sonic Carhop
$15/hr
URGENTLY HIRING Carhop We're hiring Carhops at SONIC Drive-In! If you're outgoing, dependable, and enjoy staying active at work, this could be a great fit for you. As a Carhop, you'll deliver food ...
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Sonic Carhop
$15/hr
URGENTLY HIRING Carhop We're hiring Carhops at SONIC Drive-In! If you're outgoing, dependable, and enjoy staying active at work, this could be a great fit for you. As a Carhop, you'll deliver food ...
Server (Sonic Carhop)
$13 - $14/hr
As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in ...
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Server (Sonic Carhop)
$13 - $14/hr
As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in ...
URGENTLY HIRING Carhop We're hiring Carhops at SONIC Drive-In! If you're outgoing, dependable, and enjoy staying active at work, this could be a great fit for you. As a Carhop, you'll deliver food ...
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URGENTLY HIRING Carhop We're hiring Carhops at SONIC Drive-In! If you're outgoing, dependable, and enjoy staying active at work, this could be a great fit for you. As a Carhop, you'll deliver food ...
Sonic Carhop
$15/hr
URGENTLY HIRING Carhop We're hiring Carhops at SONIC Drive-In! If you're outgoing, dependable, and enjoy staying active at work, this could be a great fit for you. As a Carhop, you'll deliver food ...
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Sonic Carhop
$15/hr
URGENTLY HIRING Carhop We're hiring Carhops at SONIC Drive-In! If you're outgoing, dependable, and enjoy staying active at work, this could be a great fit for you. As a Carhop, you'll deliver food ...
Sonic Carhop
$15/hr
URGENTLY HIRING Carhop We're hiring Carhops at SONIC Drive-In! If you're outgoing, dependable, and enjoy staying active at work, this could be a great fit for you. As a Carhop, you'll deliver food ...
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Sonic Carhop
$15/hr
URGENTLY HIRING Carhop We're hiring Carhops at SONIC Drive-In! If you're outgoing, dependable, and enjoy staying active at work, this could be a great fit for you. As a Carhop, you'll deliver food ...
Sonic Carhop
$15/hr
HIRING IMMEDATLEY Carhop We're hiring Carhops at SONIC Drive-In! If you're outgoing, dependable, and enjoy staying active at work, this could be a great fit for you. As a Carhop, you'll deliver food ...
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Sonic Carhop
$15/hr
HIRING IMMEDATLEY Carhop We're hiring Carhops at SONIC Drive-In! If you're outgoing, dependable, and enjoy staying active at work, this could be a great fit for you. As a Carhop, you'll deliver food ...
Sonic Carhop - Waynesboro
Waynesboro, VA · On-site
As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in ...
Sonic Carhop - Waynesboro
Waynesboro, VA · On-site
As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in ...
As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in ...
Quick apply
As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in ...
As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in ...
As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in ...
SONIC Carhop As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a ...
SONIC Carhop As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a ...
As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in ...
Quick apply
As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in ...
SONIC Carhop As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a ...
SONIC Carhop As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a ...
Server (Sonic Carhop) - Hull Street
Midlothian, VA · On-site
$12/hr
As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in ...
Server (Sonic Carhop) - Hull Street
Midlothian, VA · On-site
$12/hr
As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in ...
As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in ...
As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in ...
As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in ...
As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in ...
As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in ...
As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in ...
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$6.49 - $8.17
8% of jobs
$9.06 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$8.17 - $9.86
32% of jobs
The median wage is $10.34 / hr.
$9.86 - $11.54
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$11.57 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$11.54 - $13.22
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$13.22 - $14.90
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How much do sonic carhop jobs pay per hour?
As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for sonic carhop in the United States is $11.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $8.89 and $12.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is a Sonic Carhop?
A Sonic Carhop is responsible for delivering food and drinks to customers in their cars at Sonic Drive-In locations. They take orders, ensure accuracy, and provide friendly service, often while wearing roller skates. Carhops also handle payments and maintain a clean working environment. The role requires strong customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting.
What does a typical shift look like for a Sonic Carhop?
A typical shift for a Sonic Carhop involves greeting customers, taking and delivering orders to their vehicles, processing payments, and ensuring food accuracy and quality. Carhops often spend their shifts both indoors, preparing orders or using the POS system, and outdoors, delivering meals directly to guests—sometimes on roller skates. The pace can be fast, especially during meal times, and teamwork with kitchen staff and other carhops is essential to keep service running smoothly. This role is perfect for those who enjoy being active, interacting with people, and working in a lively, team-based environment.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sonic Carhop?
To thrive as a Sonic Carhop, you need strong customer service skills, the ability to handle food and beverage orders, and basic math proficiency for accurate order delivery and transactions. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems and, in some locations, the ability to roller skate safely are helpful technical qualifications. Excellent communication, a positive attitude, and quick multitasking set outstanding carhops apart. These abilities ensure efficient service and positive guest experiences in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
What is a carhop job at Sonic?
A carhop at Sonic is a server who takes orders and delivers food directly to customers in their vehicles, often using trays attached to a roller skate or a tray carrier. The role requires good customer service skills, the ability to work outdoors or in a fast-paced environment, and sometimes the use of a POS system to process orders.
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Sonic Drive-In rating
4.6
Based on 1,638 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
86th of 107 rated fast food restaurants
Job description
Looking for a way to apply that boundless enthusiasm you wake up with every morning? We can help. At SONIC, you get great pay, flexible hours and a cool uniform—while doing the job you love.
As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in restaurant instead of space, and the food’s way better. You’re responsible for serving and delivering that food safely and efficiently, ensuring our guests have a truly out-of-this-world experience at SONIC Drive-In restaurants.
As a SONIC Drive-In Carhop, your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC experience by:
- Delivering a warm, friendly, and fast experience to every guest
- Being a menu genius and helping SONIC customers navigate all customizable combinations
- Being empowered to resolve customer concerns, guaranteeing every guest leaves satisfied
- Maintaining SONIC safety and sanitation standards
Depending upon the employment practices of the individual SONIC Drive-In restaurant owner, some SONIC Drive-Ins employ Skating Carhop servers:
- Skating Carhop servers are unique to the SONIC Drive-In restaurant brand and bring a special “surprise and delight” element to the guest experience.
- Skating Carhop servers must complete the SONIC Skating Training Program.
- Upon successful completion of this program, Skating Carhops perform the above duties while roller skating.
Requirements:
Carhop/Skating Carhop server requirements:
- Contagiously positive attitude (You are a SONIC Brand Ambassador!)
- Ability to remain calm, especially in tough situations
- Resilient spirit – knowing everyone makes mistakes and can bounce back from a set-back
- Eagerness to learn and grow
- Team mentality and willingness to help where needed
- Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills
- Willingness to work flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
Qualifications:
Additional Carhop/Skating Carhop server Qualifications…
- Friendly and smiling faces that enjoy providing courteous service to our restaurant guests!
- A willingness to cross-train on all the stations – it never gets boring here!
- A team player keen on cleanliness and safety.
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 bee’s knees, cruisin’ . . . you get the picture! It’s downright sensational!!
All that’s missing is you, so APPLY TODAY!
SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Here at SONIC Drive-in, our priority isn’t just great service, it’s great experiences. Whether you’re coming for a Cherry Limeade on your lunch break or picking up Shakes with your team after a big win, we’re ready for you. That’s why our drive-in makes your burgers with 100% pure beef patties, prepares hand-made onion rings, and serves real ice cream. Carhops deliver orders with a smile because “This is How We SONIC”. Download the SONIC app and order your favorites to enjoy exclusive perks and offers, including half price drinks and slushes any time. Stop by to treat yourself today!
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About Sonic Drive-In
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Industry
Food and beverage stores and restaurants
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Atlanta, GA, US