Assistant Manager - Bozeman, MT

Tidal Wave Auto Spa • Bozeman, MT

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager shares and assists with responsibility for the site’s facility and operations. The role uses a disciplined, results-oriented approach to meet and exceed volume, revenue, and profitability goals. Assistant Managers lead by example, work alongside the team on the front line, and help create a culture of teamwork and fun. The position offers professional development and a potential career path into higher-level management at Tidal Wave Auto Spa.

The work combines administrative and hands-on operational duties in an outdoor, fast-paced, structured, team-oriented environment. The Assistant Manager helps lead a team of 10–15 employees, provides friendly, high-quality guest service, supports employee training and development, performs limited administrative work and equipment checks, and maintains 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 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.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting and communicate clearly in a noisy environment.
• 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 for occasional company driving.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical inclination and experience preferred.
• Restaurant management experience is ideal; related skill sets are transferable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading a team of 10–15 employees and foster a culture of teamwork and fun.
• Provide guests with an exceptional 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 achieve established volume, revenue, and profitability goals.
• 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 accordance 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.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• 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 accidental coverage, 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