Assistant Manager - Waconia, MN

Tidal Wave Auto Spa • Waconia, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager shares and assists with responsibility for the site’s facility and operations. The role supports the achievement of volume, revenue, and profitability goals through a self-disciplined, results-oriented approach. Assistant Managers lead by example on the front line and help create a teamwork-focused, fun environment while providing an exceptional guest experience through quality, friendly service. The position combines administrative duties with hands-on operations in a fast-paced outdoor setting and offers professional development and a potential career path to higher-level management roles.

The Assistant Manager helps lead a team of 10–15 employees, trains and develops employees across positions, performs limited administrative work and quick equipment checks, and maintains the cleanliness and organization of the facility, landscaping, and equipment rooms. The role may require work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, and occasional driving for company business.

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 bend, kneel, reach, stoop, climb, and crouch frequently.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds regularly, 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 communicate clearly and respond quickly to safety or operational concerns in a noisy environment.
• Willingness to work in varying outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, and rain.
• Comfort with regular exposure to water, cleaning chemicals, noise, and moving mechanical equipment.
• Must complete a drug screen and background check as required by state guidelines.
• A valid driver's license and compliance with company driving standards are required when driving for company business.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical inclination and experience.
• Restaurant management experience; the posting identifies restaurant management skill sets as easily transferable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading a team of 10–15 employees and fostering a culture of teamwork and fun.
• Help meet and exceed established volume, revenue, and profitability goals.
• Provide guests with exceptional service and a positive experience.
• Assist with limited administrative work and quick equipment checks.
• Assist in training and developing employees in every position.
• Maintain a clean and organized facility, landscaping, and equipment rooms.
• Perform duties safely and effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented outdoor environment.
• Work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, as company needs require.
• Occasionally drive for company business using a company, rental, or personal vehicle, in compliance with company driving standards.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with the opportunity to earn weekly commission.
• Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance, with 35–45 hours per week.
• Paid time off under the company PTO policy.
• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage, subject to a 30-day waiting period.
• Eligibility for a 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.
• Growth and development opportunities within Tidal Wave.

What This Job Offers

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