Assistant Manager - Live Oak, FL

Tidal Wave Auto Spa • Live Oak, FL

16h • 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, while leading by example alongside the team. It combines administrative tasks with hands-on operational duties in an outdoor, fast-paced environment. The position offers professional development and a path toward higher-level management roles.

The Assistant Manager helps lead a team of 10–15 employees and foster a culture of teamwork and fun. The role supports guest service, employee training and development, facility and equipment upkeep, limited administrative work, and quick equipment checks. The position requires work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, based on company needs, and may occasionally involve driving for company business.

Tidal Wave Auto Spa describes itself as a fast-growing national car wash company with more than 300 locations across 30 states. It emphasizes operational excellence, innovation, guest service, employee development, and community involvement.

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 communicate clearly and respond quickly to safety or operational concerns in a noisy environment.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, and rain.
• Comfort with regular exposure to water, cleaning chemicals, noise, and moving mechanical equipment.
• Drug screen and background check required per state guidelines.
• For occasional company-business driving, a valid driver’s license and compliance with company driving standards are required.

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 encourage teamwork.
• Provide guests with friendly, quality service and an exceptional 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.
• 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, subject to 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.
• PTO based on the company’s PTO policy.
• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage after 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 after a 90-day waiting period.
• Company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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