Assistant Manager - Coralville, IA

Tidal Wave Management • Coralville, IA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager shares and assists with responsibility for the site’s facility and operations. This hands-on leadership role helps achieve volume, revenue, and profitability goals by leading from the front line and working alongside the team. The position offers professional development and a potential career path to higher-level management roles. It combines administrative work with outdoor operational duties in a fast-paced environment. The schedule is 35–45 hours per week and may include evenings and weekends based on company needs. Occasional driving for company business may be required; a valid driver’s license and compliance with company driving standards are required. Restaurant management experience is described as ideal, with transferable skill sets.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of leadership experience.
• Quick problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move continuously for extended periods, up to 8–10 hours per shift.
• Ability to perform frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, climbing, and crouching.
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, and occasionally more with assistance.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate car wash equipment, hoses, and controls.
• Visual acuity to monitor vehicle condition, equipment function, and safety compliance.
• Ability to work in varying outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, and rain, with regular exposure to water, cleaning chemicals, noise, and moving mechanical equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and respond quickly to safety or operational concerns in a noisy environment.
• Ability to perform duties safely and effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, based on company needs.
• Valid driver’s license and compliance with company driving standards for occasional company-business driving.
• Drug screen and background check required per state guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical inclination and experience preferred.
• Restaurant management experience is ideal; listed examples include Outback Steakhouse, Texas Roadhouse, Ruby Tuesday, Panera Bread, Starbucks, Longhorn Steakhouse, Chipotle, Cracker Barrel, Red Lobster, TGI Fridays, Boston Market, and Tijuana Flats.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading a team of 10–15 employees and fostering a culture of teamwork and fun.
• Provide guests with friendly, quality service and an exceptional experience.
• Assist with limited administrative work and perform quick equipment checks.
• Assist with training and developing employees across positions.
• Maintain a clean and organized facility, landscaping, equipment rooms, and equipment.
• Help meet and exceed established volume, revenue, and profitability goals.
• Work hands-on alongside the team in a fast-paced, structured environment.
• Perform occasional company-business driving when needed.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with opportunity to earn weekly commission.
• Schedule designed to support work-life balance, with flexible scheduling and 35–45 hours per week.
• PTO based on company policy.
• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage, subject to a 30-day waiting period.
• Eligibility for 401(k), subject to plan terms.
• Eligibility for life insurance, short- and long-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident benefits, subject to a 90-day waiting period.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Opportunities for growth and development within Tidal Wave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed