Assistant Manager - La Vergne, TN

Tidal Wave Auto Spa • La Vergne, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager shares and assists with responsibility for the site’s facility and operations. They help achieve volume, revenue, and profitability goals through a self-disciplined, results-oriented approach, and lead by example alongside the team. The role offers leadership development and a career path to higher-level management positions.

The position combines administrative and hands-on operational duties in an outdoor, fast-paced environment. It includes assisting with leading a team of 10–15 employees, supporting guest service, training and developing employees, performing limited administrative work and equipment checks, and maintaining the facility, landscaping, and equipment rooms. The schedule is flexible and designed around 35–45 hours per week, though work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required based on company needs. Occasional driving for company business may also be required.

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.
• Comfort 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.
• Drug screen and background check as required by state guidelines.
• Valid driver's license and compliance with company driving standards if required to drive 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 small team of 10–15 employees and fostering a culture of teamwork and fun.
• Help provide an exceptional guest experience through quality, friendly service.
• Assist with limited administrative work and quick equipment checks.
• Assist with training and developing employees in every position.
• Maintain a clean and organized facility, landscaping, and equipment rooms.
• Help meet established volume, revenue, and profitability goals.
• Work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Occasionally drive for company business, subject to company driving standards.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with the opportunity to earn weekly commission.
• Flexible scheduling designed to provide work-life balance, with 35–45 hours per week.
• Growth and development opportunities within Tidal Wave.
• Paid time off under the company’s 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.

What This Job Offers

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