Assistant Manager - Kansas City, KS

Tidal Wave Auto Spa • Speedway, IN

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About The Position

The Assistant Manager shares and assists with responsibility for the site's facility and operations. They use a driven, determined, and self-disciplined approach to meet and exceed volume, revenue, and profitability goals. Assistant Managers lead by example and work alongside the team on the front line. The position offers an opportunity to lead a team, develop professionally, and pursue a career path to higher-level management at Tidal Wave Auto Spa.

The role combines administrative and hands-on operational duties in an outdoor, fast-paced environment. It includes assisting with leading a team of 10–15 employees, providing friendly, quality guest service, helping train and develop employees, performing limited administrative work and equipment checks, and maintaining the facility, landscaping, and equipment rooms. 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.
• Comfort working in varying outdoor weather, 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.
• Ability to respond quickly to safety or operational concerns.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, based on company needs.
• Valid driver's license and compliance with company driving standards if occasional company-business driving is required.
• Drug screen and background check required per state guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical inclination and experience preferred.
• Restaurant management experience is ideal; the associated skill sets are described as easily transferable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading a team of 10–15 employees and foster a culture emphasizing teamwork and fun.
• Provide guests with an exceptional experience through quality and 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.
• Work alongside the team in a fast-paced, structured operational environment.
• Occasionally drive for company business using a company, rental, or personal vehicle, if required.

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 according to company 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