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Sonic Drive-in General Manager

Manassas, VA · On-site

$50K - $69K/yr

Sonic Drive-In is searching for a rockstar Manager who's ready to bring the energy, the fun, and the flavor every single day! ⭐ What You'll Do • Lead a crew of awesome team members (capes ...

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Sonic Drive-In General Manager

Tomball, TX · On-site

$51K - $70K/yr

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 ...

Emerge

Sonic Drive-In General Manager

La Porte, TX

$50K - $70K/yr

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 ...

Emerge

Sonic Drive-In General Manager

Deer Park, TX

$48K - $66K/yr

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 ...

Emerge

Sonic Drive-In General Manager

Dayton, TX · On-site

$52K - $72K/yr

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 ...

Sonic Drive-In

Sonic General Manager

Dallas, TX

$49K - $67K/yr

UGENTLY HIRING General Manager We're looking for an experienced and motivated leader to step into a General Manager role at SONIC Drive-In. If you're passionate about running strong operations ...

Sonic Drive-In

General Manager

Mesa, AZ

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 ...

Sonic Drive-In

General Manager

Irving, TX

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 ...

Sonic Drive-In

General Manager

Albuquerque, NM

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 ...

Sonic Drive-In

General Manager

Sulphur Springs, TX

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 ...

Sonic Drive-In

General Manager

El Paso, TX

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 ...

Sonic Drive-In

General Manager

Aztec, NM

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 ...

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Do workers at Sonic Drive-In get paid breaks?

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
91% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 104 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

Does Sonic Drive-In pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
94% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 161 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

At Sonic Drive-In, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
69% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Sonic Drive-In?

Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.
86% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 133 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Sonic Drive-In?

Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
88% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 157 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from Sonic Drive-In affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
85% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Sonic Drive-In?

Most people don’t get paid time off from work.
81% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 149 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 95% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 4% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 1% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 128 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

Do workers at Sonic Drive-In worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
54% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 128 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

Do Sonic Drive-In workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
39% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 119 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

How easy is it for Sonic Drive-In workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
44% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 94 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Sonic Drive-In?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
47% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 117 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

Do Sonic Drive-In managers change schedules at the last minute?

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
39% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 122 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do jobs at Sonic Drive-In spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
27% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 122 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Sonic Drive-In?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
43% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 146 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

Is a Sonic Drive-In job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
77% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

Is working at Sonic Drive-In good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
44% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Sonic Drive-In feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
75% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 143 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

Do people at Sonic Drive-In get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
71% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 107 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Sonic Drive-In?

Most people feel stressed here.
78% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 154 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

Do people at Sonic Drive-In enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
50% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 131 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

Do people at Sonic Drive-In recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
55% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 166 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Sonic Drive-In?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
49% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 153 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Sonic Drive-In?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 140 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

Do people think Sonic Drive-In’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
75% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 150 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Sonic Drive-In is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
46% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 154 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

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Sonic Drive-in General Manager

Sonic Drive-In

Manassas, VA • On-site

$50K - $69K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Sonic Drive-In rating

4.6

Company rating: 4.6 out of 10

Based on 1,636 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

86th of 107 rated fast food restaurants

Job description

Description:
Do you have the drive to lead a fast-paced team? Can you juggle burgers, smiles, and the occasional roller-skater with style? Sonic Drive-In is searching for a rockstar Manager who's ready to bring the energy, the fun, and the flavor every single day!
⭐ What You'll Do
• Lead a crew of awesome team members (capes optional, positive attitude required)
• Keep the fryers hot, the carhops happy, and the customers happier
• Coach, train, motivate, and sprinkle encouragement like it's seasoning salt
• Make smart decisions faster than a Cherry Limeade is ordered on a summer day
• Ensure the restaurant runs smoother than a perfectly blended milkshake
⭐ What You Bring
• Leadership skills powerful enough to rally a team during the lunch rush
• Passion for great customer service and delicious food
• Ability to multitask like a pro (think conducting an orchestra... but with burgers)
• An eye for detail and a heart for teamwork
• Previous management experience (bonus points if you can quote the Sonic menu by heart)
⭐ Perks & Benefits
• Competitive pay
• Fun, fast-paced environment where every day is different
• Growth opportunities-move up faster than a car pulling into stall #1
• Free or discounted food (yes, you read that right )
• The joy of making people smile, one order at a time
Requirements:
Education:
• Required - High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred - Advanced studies in business, restaurant management, or related fields
Experience:
• At least three years of restaurant management experience (QSR preferred)
• Experience running a restaurant shift without supervision
• Experience recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and managing employees
• Knowledge/Skills
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws (e.g., wage and hour laws; EEO laws, etc.)
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local health and safety laws and regulations
• Basic computer, math, accounting, and reading skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving, multi-tasking, decision-making, leadership, time-management, and conflict-resolution skills
Work Enviornment:
Continuous standing, bending, reaching, moving, stooping, stretching, and lifting in a restaurant environment; frequent exposure to heat and hot liquid shortening while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to extreme temperatures based on variable weather conditions
Additional Info:
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.

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