Cook
$12.25 - $16.25/hr
At SONIC Drive-In restaurants, youll have all that, along with great pay, flexible hours, a cool uniform and the camaraderie of fantastic co-workers. As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant Cook, you will ...
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Cook
$12.25 - $16.25/hr
At SONIC Drive-In restaurants, youll have all that, along with great pay, flexible hours, a cool uniform and the camaraderie of fantastic co-workers. As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant Cook, you will ...
General Manager
Athens, OH · On-site
As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant General Manager, you are indeed a general-leading your troops in a never-ending campaign to give America an infinitely more delicious food service experience. You will ...
General Manager
Athens, OH · On-site
As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant General Manager, you are indeed a general-leading your troops in a never-ending campaign to give America an infinitely more delicious food service experience. You will ...
General Manager
Nelsonville, OH · On-site
As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant General Manager, you are indeed a general-leading your troops in a never-ending campaign to give America an infinitely more delicious food service experience. You will ...
General Manager
Nelsonville, OH · On-site
As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant General Manager, you are indeed a general-leading your troops in a never-ending campaign to give America an infinitely more delicious food service experience. You will ...
As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant General Manager, you are indeed a general-leading your troops in a never-ending campaign to give America an infinitely more delicious food service experience. You will ...
As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant General Manager, you are indeed a general-leading your troops in a never-ending campaign to give America an infinitely more delicious food service experience. You will ...
General Manager
Marion, OH · On-site
As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant General Manager, you are indeed a general-leading your troops in a never-ending campaign to give America an infinitely more delicious food service experience. You will ...
General Manager
Marion, OH · On-site
As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant General Manager, you are indeed a general-leading your troops in a never-ending campaign to give America an infinitely more delicious food service experience. You will ...
Being an Assistant Manager at a SONIC Drive-In restaurant is the cherry on top of a Strawberry Banana Split Molten Cake Sundae. Youll assist the drive-in restaurants General Manager in managing drive ...
Being an Assistant Manager at a SONIC Drive-In restaurant is the cherry on top of a Strawberry Banana Split Molten Cake Sundae. Youll assist the drive-in restaurants General Manager in managing drive ...
Assistant Manager
Nelsonville, OH · On-site
Being an Assistant Manager at a SONIC Drive-In restaurant is the cherry on top of a Strawberry Banana Split Molten Cake Sundae. Youll assist the drive-in restaurants General Manager in managing drive ...
Assistant Manager
Nelsonville, OH · On-site
Being an Assistant Manager at a SONIC Drive-In restaurant is the cherry on top of a Strawberry Banana Split Molten Cake Sundae. Youll assist the drive-in restaurants General Manager in managing drive ...
Assistant Manager
Marion, OH · On-site
Being an Assistant Manager at a SONIC Drive-In restaurant is the cherry on top of a Strawberry Banana Split Molten Cake Sundae. Youll assist the drive-in restaurants General Manager in managing drive ...
Assistant Manager
Marion, OH · On-site
Being an Assistant Manager at a SONIC Drive-In restaurant is the cherry on top of a Strawberry Banana Split Molten Cake Sundae. Youll assist the drive-in restaurants General Manager in managing drive ...
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 ...
Carhop or Skating Carhop
Nelsonville, OH · 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 ...
Carhop or Skating Carhop
Nelsonville, OH · 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 ...
Assistant Manager
Athens, OH · On-site
Being an Assistant Manager at a SONIC Drive-In restaurant is the cherry on top of a Strawberry Banana Split Molten Cake Sundae. Youll assist the drive-in restaurants General Manager in managing drive ...
Assistant Manager
Athens, OH · On-site
Being an Assistant Manager at a SONIC Drive-In restaurant is the cherry on top of a Strawberry Banana Split Molten Cake Sundae. Youll assist the drive-in restaurants General Manager in managing drive ...
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 ...
Prep Onion Ring Maker
Marion, OH · On-site
$11 - $14/hr
Description: Make Fresh cut onion rings everyday for customers. Job requirements are the follows Cut Fresh Onions Run them to through the Machine And Cleaning up of Prep Area Requirements: Must be ...
Prep Onion Ring Maker
Marion, OH · On-site
$11 - $14/hr
Description: Make Fresh cut onion rings everyday for customers. Job requirements are the follows Cut Fresh Onions Run them to through the Machine And Cleaning up of Prep Area Requirements: Must be ...
Cook-Sonic Drive In
Midlothian, VA · On-site
$13 - $17.25/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-workers. As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant Cook, you will ...
Cook-Sonic Drive In
Midlothian, VA · On-site
$13 - $17.25/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-workers. As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant Cook, you will ...
Cook-Sonic Drive In
$13 - $17.25/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-workers. As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant Cook, you will ...
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Cook-Sonic Drive In
$13 - $17.25/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-workers. As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant Cook, you will ...
SONIC Drive-In Team Member
Midvale, UT · On-site
$11.25 - $14.75/hr
SONIC Drive-In is a food service mecca, and our Restaurant Team Member is at the center. Restaurant Team Member duties may include : * Taking orders and making accurate changes quickly * Providing ...
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SONIC Drive-In Team Member
Midvale, UT · On-site
$11.25 - $14.75/hr
SONIC Drive-In is a food service mecca, and our Restaurant Team Member is at the center. Restaurant Team Member duties may include : * Taking orders and making accurate changes quickly * Providing ...
Being an Assistant 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 Head Coach in managing drive-in ...
Being an Assistant 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 Head Coach in managing drive-in ...
SONIC Drive-In Team Member
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$11.50 - $15.25/hr
SONIC Drive-In is a food service mecca, and our Restaurant Team Member is at the center. Restaurant Team Member duties may include : * Taking orders and making accurate changes quickly * Providing ...
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SONIC Drive-In Team Member
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$11.50 - $15.25/hr
SONIC Drive-In is a food service mecca, and our Restaurant Team Member is at the center. Restaurant Team Member duties may include : * Taking orders and making accurate changes quickly * Providing ...
Being an Assistant 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 Head Coach in managing drive-in ...
Being an Assistant 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 Head Coach in managing drive-in ...
Sonic Drive-In Jobs Information
What is it like to work at Sonic?
Sonic, a fast-food restaurant chain, operates under a culture that emphasizes speed, convenience, and customer satisfaction. The company's team structure is designed to be fast-paced and dynamic, with a focus on teamwork and communication among employees, managers, and franchise owners. Working at Sonic may appeal to individuals who value flexibility, a fun work environment, and opportunities for advancement in a rapidly growing industry.
Do workers at Sonic Drive-In get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
90% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 157 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
90% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 157 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 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 235 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
94% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 235 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 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.
68% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 127 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
68% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 127 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 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.
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 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
88% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
Is the health insurance from Sonic Drive-In affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
83% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.
83% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Sonic Drive-In?
Most people don’t get paid time off from work.
79% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 217 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
79% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 217 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 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.
Based on data from 190 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
- 96% 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 190 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
Do workers at Sonic Drive-In worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
55% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 191 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
55% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 191 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 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 178 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
38% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 178 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 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 135 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
43% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 135 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at Sonic Drive-In?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
45% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 172 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
45% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 172 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
Do Sonic Drive-In managers change schedules at the last minute?
Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
35% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 178 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
35% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 178 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 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.
21% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 182 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
21% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 182 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 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 213 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
43% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 213 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
Is a Sonic Drive-In job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
81% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 114 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
81% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 114 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 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.
45% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 97 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.
45% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 97 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 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 217 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
75% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 217 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
Do people at Sonic Drive-In get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
72% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 160 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
72% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 160 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Sonic Drive-In?
Most people feel stressed out here.
74% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 230 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
74% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 230 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
Do people at Sonic Drive-In enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
40% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 196 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
40% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 196 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
Do people at Sonic Drive-In recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 244 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 244 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Sonic Drive-In?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 220 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 220 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 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, 42% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 210 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
In the last year, 42% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 210 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 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 212 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
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 212 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 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.
44% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 226 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
44% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 226 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
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Sonic Drive-In rating
4.7
Based on 1,594 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
77th of 103 rated fast food restaurants
Job description
Who says FUN and RESPONSIBILITY cant hang together. At SONIC Drive-In restaurants, youll have all that, along with great pay, flexible hours, a cool uniform and the camaraderie of fantastic co-workers.
As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant Cook, you will oversee the Appetite Satisfaction Department, which involves operating the following stations: Food Production, Grill, Fryer and other tasks if applicable.
Cook tasks in the restaurant may include:
- Preparing and cooking food orders to meet product quality standards
- Food preparation and portioning
- Cooking on the grill
- Operating the fry station
- Dressing items to order
- Packaging all menu items and checking for product quality and consistency
- Cleaning including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes, wiping counter-tops and sanitizing food areas
SONIC Drive-In Restaurant Cook Requirements:
- Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays
- Ability to be flexible in all situations based on business need
- Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills
- Ability to follow directions
- Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONIC Drive-In restaurants
- General knowledge and understanding of the restaurant industry or retail operations preferred, but not required
Additional SONIC Drive-In Restaurant Cook Qualifications...
- Friendly and smiling faces that enjoy providing quality products for our guests!
- A willingness to cross-train on all the stations it never gets boring here!
- Motivated individuals who are team players and committed to keeping our drive-in clean and safe.
Sure, classic cars and vintage threads may be things of the past, but the SONIC Drive-In restaurant experience will always be groovy, right on, awesome, wicked, fab, the bees knees, cruisin .
. you get the picture. Its downright sensational!!
All thats missing is you, so APPLY TODAY!
SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.
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