Carhop or Skating Carhop

1 month ago


Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Sonic Full time

This open position is with Great American Hospitality, LLC, a Sonic franchisee.

If you're looking for a way to channel that boundless enthusiasm you wake up with every morning, we've got you covered. At SONIC, expect great compensation, flexible hours, and a stylish uniform—all while doing what you love.

As a SONIC Carhop, you become part of an exclusive group, filling a role that no other company offers.

Being a Carhop (also known as a super cool food server) is a bit like being an astronaut, except you're working in a drive-in restaurant, not outer space, and the food is way tastier.

Join us and be responsible for serving and delivering food safely and efficiently, ensuring our guests have an exceptional experience at SONIC Drive-In restaurants.

  • Ensuring all restaurant menu items meet operational standards
  • Greeting guests warmly with a smile
  • Providing quick and accurate change to guests
  • Carrying and balancing trays weighing up to 25 pounds
  • Serving guests promptly
  • Clearing trays from guests' vehicles
  • Skating Carhop servers, if applicable, bring a unique element to the guest experience and must complete the SONIC Skating Training Program
  • When completed, Skating Carhops perform the same duties while roller skating

According to one of our Skating Carhop servers, "Working at SONIC is a blast from where I'm skating, and the tips are great too."

  • Requirements for Carhop/Skating Carhop servers:
  • Availability to work varied hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Flexibility to adapt to different situations as needed
  • Effective communication, basic math, and reading skills
  • Compliance with appearance, uniform, and hygiene standards at SONIC
  • Skating Carhop server requirements:
  • Successful completion of the SONIC Skating Training Program
  • Proficiency in roller skating and maintaining balance while delivering food
  • Ability to stand, balance, carry a tray, and skate simultaneously
  • General understanding of the restaurant or retail industry, preferred but not mandatory

Additional Qualifications for Carhop/Skating Carhop servers:

  • Friendly and welcoming demeanor, dedicated to providing excellent service to guests
  • Willingness to cross-train in all stations for a dynamic work environment
  • Team player mindset focused on cleanliness and safety

The Sonic Drive-In experience may be retro, but it will always be cool, amazing, and sensational. Join us today and be a part of something groovy

Sonic and its franchise owners are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities.



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