Carhop or Skating Carhop Details

Carhop or Skating Carhop

Sonic Drive-In - Huntington Beach, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

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
$16 - $17