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Assistant Manager

ROCKY MOUNTAIN OPERATING LP
Fort Lupton, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/15/2026

ASSISTANT MANAGER(GM) JOB DESCRIPTION

Employer = Rocky Mountain Operating LP dba Sonic Drive In

You are applying to work for a franchisee (Rocky Mountain Operating LP) 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.

The Job:

As a SONIC Drive-In Assistant General Manager, you are responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the Drive-In in conjunction with the General Manager providing quality food in a clean, safe, and efficient manner so that guests will have an enjoyable experience at the Sonic Drive-In. As the highest management position within the Drive-In, you are accountable for the Drive- In and its operations. Responsibilities include:

  • Assist the General Manager with hiring, training, managing, supervising, directing, and developing Great People ready to serve a SuperSONIC experience to every guest
  • Demonstrating a Fair, Firm, Fun leadership approach, and leading by example
  • Assist with managing a profit and loss statement to exceed expectations every week, month, and year
  • Swiftly resolving employee concerns with a thoughtful approach
  • Celebrating team successes and coaching for better performance
  • Setting expectations and providing clear and continuous feedback
  • Creating an upbeat positive atmosphere during the shift that makes work fun
  • Helping employees understand the big picture and their role by sharing the “why” behind tasks
  • Understanding how to use metrics to evaluate DriveIn performance and assist with necessary improvements
  • Maintaining and enforcing SONIC safety and sanitation standards
  • Relentlessly complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations

What You’ll Need:

  • Prior management experience; restaurant or retail industry highly preferred (subject to franchise discretion)
  • 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
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • Associate’s degree in business or related field preferred (subject to franchise discretion)
  • Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Possession of reliable transportation is required

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 employees essential terms and conditions of employment.

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