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.
- Must be at least 16 years old.
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.
- Must be at least 16 years old.
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.
- Fast Food experience is a PLUS, but not required!
The Munson Restauarant Group LLC is one of the fastest growing Inspire Brands franchisees hosting Sonic Drive In, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Buffalo Wild Wings GO locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.
Apply today to be part of our growing team!
Many SONIC Drive-In restaurants are owned and operated by an independent franchisee. Each SONIC franchisee is an independent employer and thus solely responsible for hiring decisions and all other employment-related matters for the franchisee’s restaurant(s). The terms “Company,” “SONIC,” “SONIC Drive-In,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refer to the specific entity (corporate or franchise) that owns and operates the SONIC Drive-In restaurant to which you are applying. Nothing on this site should be construed as Sonic Franchising LLC or its affiliates being involved in or having control over a franchise employee’s terms and conditions of employment. Neither Sonic Franchising LLC nor its affiliates have access to franchisees’ employment records. Any employment-related questions regarding a franchise restaurant should be directed to the franchisee. SONIC and its franchisees are equal opportunity employers.
