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 foods way better. Youre 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:
  •  Delivering a warm, friendly, and fast experience to every guest
  •  Being a menu genius and helping SONIC customers navigate all customizable combinations
  •  Being empowered to resolve customer concerns, guaranteeing every guest leaves satisfied
  •  Maintaining SONIC safety and sanitation standards


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:
  •  Contagiously positive attitude (You are a SONIC Brand Ambassador!)
  •  Ability to remain calm, especially in tough situations
  •  Resilient spirit – knowing everyone makes mistakes and can bounce back from a set-back
  •  Eagerness to learn and grow
  •  Team mentality and willingness to help where needed
  •  Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills
  •  Willingness to work flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts


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 bees knees, cruisin . . . you get the picture! Its downright sensational!!

All thats missing is you, so APPLY TODAY!

SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.