Assistant Manager — Car Wash Operations & Team Leader

Sud Daddee’z Carwash; Orton Hill (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership incentives

Paid training

Paid time off

Free car washes

Employee discount

Internal promotion

Job summary

Sud Daddee'z is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in a high-volume express tunnel car wash. This role is the second-in-command on site, leading the floor when the GM is away and ensuring smooth daily operations.

You will drive membership sales, train staff, and uphold Sud Daddee'z standards while managing shifts, cash, and daily reporting. Opportunities for advancement exist with internal promotion.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in shift lead, key holder, or supervisor roles (car wash, retail, service, or hospitality)
• Able to lead a small team and hold people accountable
• Comfortable selling to customers face to face
• Reliable, on time, and available to work weekends and holidays
• Ability to open and close the site
• Valid driver's license
• Physical: standing 8–10 hours, lifting 50 lbs regularly, outdoor in all weather
• Car wash experience preferred but trainable

Responsibilities

• Open and close the site and run daily tunnel operations
• Lead shifts, train new hires, coach team members on the spot
• Set the example for greeting guests and handle membership sales at the pay station
• Drive membership sign-ups and retention and hit daily goals
• Handle cash drops, deposits, and end-of-day reporting; assist with scheduling and inventory
• Perform daily equipment checks and report issues to the GM

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Sales

Training

Team management

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour + incentives (based on experience)

Education Required: High school degree

Summary

Sud Daddee'z is looking for a hands-on Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in running a high-volume express tunnel car wash. This is the number-two role on site. You lead the floor when the GM is off, keep the tunnel moving, keep the team sharp, and help hit membership and sales goals. This is a great fit for a strong shift leader, key holder, or supervisor from car wash, retail, restaurant, service, or hospitality who is ready to step into management.

Primary Duties

Operations: Open and close the site. Run daily tunnel operations, monitor equipment, complete daily checklists, and keep the lot, tunnel, vacuums, and building clean and safe.

Team Leadership: Lead shifts, train new hires, coach team members on the spot, and hold the team to Sud Daddee'z standards. Step in as site lead when the General Manager is away.

Customer Service: Set the example for greeting every guest. Sell memberships at the pay station, resolve customer concerns on the spot, and escalate damage claims and issues to the GM.

Sales and Membership: Drive membership sign-ups and retention. Help the site hit daily car count, membership, and ARM goals.

Cash and Admin: Handle cash drops, deposits, and end-of-day reporting. Help with scheduling, time clock reviews, and inventory counts.

Maintenance: Perform daily equipment checks and basic troubleshooting. Report equipment problems and chemical needs to the GM right away.

Requirements

- 1+ years of shift lead, key holder, or supervisor experience (car wash, retail, restaurant, service, or hospitality)

- Ability to lead a small team and hold people accountable

- Comfortable selling to customers face to face

- Reliable, on time, and available to work weekends and holidays

- Ability to open and close the site

- Valid driver's license

- Physical: standing 8-10 hours, lifting 50 lbs regularly, working outdoors in all weather

- Car wash experience preferred but not required. We will train the right person.

Compensation and Benefits

- $18.00 - $22.00 per hour, based on experience

- Membership sales incentives and performance bonuses

- Paid training

- Paid time off

- Free car washes and employee discount

- Clear path to General Manager. We promote from within.

Schedule

Full-time. Flexible shifts (8, 10, 12-hour options). Days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be available to open and close.