Sonic Drive-In
Sonic Drive-In

105 Sonic Drivein Shift Manager Jobs Hiring Near You

Shift Leader

Saint Francisville, LA · On-site

$13.50 - $16.75/hr

As a SONIC Drive-In Shift Manager, you are responsible for assisting the General Manager and Assistant General Manager in managing the daily operations of the restaurant to provide quality food in a ...

Shift Leader

Brusly, LA · On-site

$13.75 - $17/hr

As a SONIC Drive-In Shift Manager, you are responsible for assisting the General Manager and Assistant General Manager in managing the daily operations of the restaurant to provide quality food in a ...

Shift Manager

Conyers, GA · On-site

$11.50 - $14.75/hr

Being a Shift Manager at a SONIC Drive-In restaurant is the cherry on top of a Strawberry Banana Split Molten Cake Sundae. You'll assist the drive-in restaurant's General Manager in managing drive-in ...

Shift Manager

Mcdonough, GA · On-site

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

Being a Shift Manager at a SONIC Drive-In restaurant is the cherry on top of a Strawberry Banana Split Molten Cake Sundae. You'll assist the drive-in restaurant's General Manager in managing drive-in ...

Shift Manager

Griffin, GA · On-site

$12.75 - $16/hr

Being a Shift Manager at a SONIC Drive-In restaurant is the cherry on top of a Strawberry Banana Split Molten Cake Sundae. You'll assist the drive-in restaurant's General Manager in managing drive-in ...

Sonic Shift Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

Shift Manager Opportunity At Sonic Drive-In Are you a natural leader with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service? If so, we want you to join us as a Shift Manager at Sonic Drive-In ...

Shift Leaders

Jonesboro, AR · On-site

$11.50 - $14.50/hr

As a SONIC Drive-In Shift Manager, you are responsible for assisting the General Manager and Assistant General Manager in managing the daily operations of the restaurant to provide quality food in a ...

Shift Leaders

Jonesboro, AR · On-site

$11.50 - $14.50/hr

As a SONIC Drive-In Shift Manager, you are responsible for assisting the General Manager and Assistant General Manager in managing the daily operations of the restaurant to provide quality food in a ...

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 ... shift without supervision • Experience recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and managing employees ...

The job of a shift manager is a great way to start your career in management with Sonic Drive-In! A shift manager is responsible for being able to cover one shift at minimum. Shift times include ...

If so, we want you to join us as a 3rd shift Shift Manager at Sonic Drive-In, proudly franchised by KBP Brands. As a Shift Manager you'll lead a team, keep operations running smoothly, and help ...

The job of a shift manager is a great way to start your career in management with Sonic Drive-In! A shift manager is responsible for being able to cover one shift at minimum. Shift times include ...

The job of a shift manager is a great way to start your career in management with Sonic Drive-In! A shift manager is responsible for being able to cover one shift at minimum. Shift times include ...

Shift Leader

Plainfield, IN · On-site

$13.50 - $16.75/hr

As a SONIC Drive-In Shift Leader, you are responsible for assisting the General Manager and Assistant General Manager in managing the daily operations of the restaurant to provide quality food in a ...

The job of a shift manager is a great way to start your career in management with Sonic Drive-In! A shift manager is responsible for being able to cover one shift at minimum. Shift times include ...

Shift Assistant

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

Shift Manager Opportunity The job of a shift manager is a great way to start your career in management with Sonic Drive-In! A shift manager is responsible for being able to cover one shift at minimum.

As a Sonic Multi-Unit Leader, you will be managing the operations of all General Managers and ... a shift to ensure the preparation (portion control), temperature, packaging, appearance ...

As a Sonic Multi-Unit Leader, you will be managing the operations of all General Managers and ... a shift to ensure the preparation (portion control), temperature, packaging, appearance ...

Sonic Drive-In Cook

Highlands, TX · On-site

$10.50 - $13.50/hr

At SONIC Drive-In restaurants, you'll have all that, along with great pay, flexible hours, a cool uniform and the camaraderie of fantastic co-workersAs a SONIC Drive-In Cook, your primary ...

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Sonic Drive-In Jobs Information

Do workers at Sonic Drive-In get paid breaks?

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
93% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 118 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 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.
95% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 173 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 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 96 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 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.
89% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 216 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

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

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
82% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

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

Most people don’t get paid time off from work.
82% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 161 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 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.
  • 97% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 3% 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.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 144 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do workers at Sonic Drive-In worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
52% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 144 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 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.
38% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 136 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

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

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
43% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 112 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 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 127 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 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.
37% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 133 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.
23% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 137 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 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.
44% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 158 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 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.
80% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 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.
46% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

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

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
77% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 158 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

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

Most people get breaks without interruption.
70% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 120 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Sonic Drive-In?

Most people feel stressed out here.
76% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 170 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do people at Sonic Drive-In enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
49% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 146 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 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 179 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 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.
48% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 163 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 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, 48% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 150 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 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.
74% 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 163 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 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.
47% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 165 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

What are the most popular categories at Sonic Drivein?

Infographic showing various Shift Manager job openings at Sonic Drivein in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, and 16% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

Shift Leader

Sonic Drive-In

Saint Francisville, LA • On-site

$13.50 - $16.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


Sonic Drive-In rating

4.6

Company rating: 4.6 out of 10

Based on 1,624 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

87th of 106 rated fast food restaurants


Job description

You are applying for work for a franchisee Flavored Operations 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.
Shift Manager
The Job: As a SONIC Drive-In Shift Manager, you are responsible for assisting the General Manager
and Assistant General Manager in managing the daily operations of the restaurant to provide
quality food in a clean, safe, and efficient manner so that guests will have an enjoyable
experience at the SONIC Drive-In. Responsibilities include:
• Assist with hiring, training, supervising, managing, directing, and developing Great
People ready to serve a SuperSONIC experience to every guest
• Making every guest a repeat customer by ensuring the guest leaves the lot satisfied
every time
• Helping employees understand the big picture and their role by sharing the "why"
behind tasks
• Celebrating team successes and coaching for better performance
• Setting clear expectations and providing continuous feedback throughout shift
• Creating an upbeat positive atmosphere during the shift that makes work fun
• Managing the majors: food and paper, labor, and guest service
• Maintaining and enforcing SONIC safety and sanitation standards
• Relentlessly complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations
What You'll Need:
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• 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
• Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays
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.
Each franchise organization is an independent employer and thus responsible for making its own
employment-related decisions. Nothing in these materials should be construed as the franchisor
being involved in or having control over a franchise employee's essential terms and conditions of
employment.

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