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.