Carhop or Skating Carhop

TIPS, TIPS, TIPS!!!

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 uniformwhile doing the job you love.

As a Cooper| Raynor |Young, Sonic Drive-In 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
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 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.