Assistant Manager - Ocean Springs, MS

Tidal Wave Auto Spa • Ocean Springs, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager shares and assists with responsibilities for the facility and its operations. The role uses a driven, self-disciplined approach to help achieve volume, revenue, and profitability goals. Assistant Managers lead by example, working alongside the team on the front line. This position offers leadership experience, professional development, and a potential career path to higher-level management at Tidal Wave Auto Spa.

The role combines administrative duties with hands-on operational work in an outdoor, fast-paced environment. It involves assisting with the leadership and development of a team of 10–15 employees, delivering friendly, quality service, maintaining the facility and equipment, and supporting safe and effective operations. Work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required. 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 bend, kneel, reach, stoop, climb, and crouch frequently.
• 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.
• Comfort working in varying outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, and rain, and with 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.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, based on company needs.
• If occasional company-business driving is required, a valid driver's license and compliance with company driving standards.
• Drug screen and background check required per state guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical inclination and experience.
• Restaurant management experience; the posting notes that those skill sets are easily transferable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading a team of 10–15 employees and fostering 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.
• Help train and develop employees in every position.
• Maintain a clean and organized facility, landscaping, and equipment rooms.
• Help achieve established volume, revenue, and profitability goals.
• Perform duties safely and effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

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.
• 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.
• Growth and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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