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Sonic Carhop

Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons Salary
Dearborn, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026

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.  

SONIC Carhop/Skating Carhop server duties may include:   

  • Ensuring that all restaurant menu items meet operational standards  
  • Greeting all guests in a polite and friendly manner with a smile  
  • Making accurate change quickly and efficiently for restaurant guests  
  • Carrying and balancing a tray weighing up to 25 pounds  
  • Serving our guests in a timely manner  
  • Clearing trays from our guests’ cars   

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.      

In the words of one of our Skating Carhop servers:  

"From where I'm skating, working at SONIC is a blast and the tips are great too!"  

Carhop/Skating Carhop server 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  
  • Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONIC   

Skating Carhop server requirements:   

  • Successfully completed assigned SONIC Skating Training Program  
  • Roller skate proficiently and frequently on various surfaces when delivering food  
  • Ability to continuously stand, balance and carry a tray, and sweep while roller skating  
  • General knowledge and understanding of the restaurant industry or retail operations preferred, but not required   

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.  

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