Assistant Site Manager

Take 5 Car Wash; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Whistle Express in Blythewood, SC is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to support the Site Manager in keeping operations running, developing the team, and ensuring an outstanding guest experience. You will solve problems in real time, uphold standards, and lead by example in a busy outdoor environment.

This role values ownership, fast decision-making, and team leadership. Prior management or supervisory experience is preferred as you help drive daily site performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience leading people and owning outcomes.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.
• Prior management or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in onboarding new team members and communicating site procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to team members to improve and succeed.
• Support scheduling and shift management for adequate staffing.
• Promote a positive team culture and recognize achievements.
• Assist with training needs and development opportunities.
• Greet customers and ensure a welcoming experience.
• Answer customer questions about services and promotions.
• Resolve customer concerns and escalate when necessary.
• Promote memberships and services to boost engagement and revenue.
• Monitor site operations and identify improvement opportunities.
• Promote upselling and support site promotions and marketing initiatives.
• Make quick, informed decisions to keep operations on track.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication

Scheduling

Job description

You are ready to run something. Here is your chance to prove it. The Assistant Site Manager role at Whistle Express is where leaders are made. You will work alongside the Site Manager to keep the operation running at full speed - developing the team, owning the guest experience, solving problems in real time, and holding the standard when no one is asking you to. This is the proving ground for Site Managers. Most of ours came up through this exact role. If you are ready to stop waiting for your moment and start building toward it, this is where that work begins.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Development & Support

• Assist in onboarding new team members, ensuring they understand company values, site procedures, and role expectations.
• Provide guidance and support to team members as needed to help them improve and succeed.
• Support scheduling and shift management to ensure adequate staffing and fair team workload.
• Promote a positive team culture by recognizing achievements, encouraging collaboration, and addressing conflicts promptly.
• Help identify training needs and coordinate development opportunities to enhance team capabilities and engagement.

Customer Experience

• Greet customers warmly and ensure they feel welcomed and valued at every visit.
• Answer customer questions about services, membership options, and promotions clearly and courteously.
• Address and resolve customer concerns or issues promptly, escalating to the Site Leader when necessary.
• Promote unlimited wash memberships and other services to enhance customer engagement and retention.
• Monitor the site for opportunities to improve customer experience, providing feedback or suggestions to the Site Leader.

Operational Excellence

• Check equipment daily to ensure proper functionality and report any issues to the Site Leader.
• Support site safety by following protocols and helping team members maintain safe work practices.
• Assist with routine cleaning and maintenance to uphold quality standard.
• Monitor inventory levels of supplies and communicate needs to the Site Leader for restocking.
• Help identify operational challenges and suggest improvements to keep daily operations running smoothly.

Sales Support

• Promote unlimited wash memberships and other services to customers during their visit.
• Assist in upselling additional services or products to help achieve site sales goals.
• Support the implementation of site promotions and marketing initiatives.
• Track sales activity and provide feedback to the Site Leader on opportunities to increase revenue.

Problem-Solving and Decision Making

• Respond to customer concerns and questions, escalating to the Site Leader when necessary.
• Identify operational issues as they arise and suggest practical solutions to maintain smooth site operations.
• Make quick, informed decisions to keep daily operations on track and minimize disruptions.
• Collaborate with team members to address challenges and improve overall site performance.

What We’re Looking For

We are not looking for someone who manages tasks. We are looking for someone who develops people and owns outcomes. You have led people before, and you know what it takes to hold a team to a standard. You take ownership of outcomes, not just effort. Results matter, and you know how to drive them. You are a natural problem-solver. You diagnose quickly, make decisions with confidence, and follow through. You build people up. The best leaders at Whistle make the people around them better. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically active, outdoor environment. Prior management or supervisory experience preferred. A track record of ownership matters more than a specific title. Big things start here. The leaders who run Whistle markets tomorrow are in this role today. Come build with us.

Base Pay Range

Take 5 Car Wash is part of the nation’s largest car wash network, with almost 500 locations across the U.S. and still growing. Known for being fast, friendly, and convenient, we’re also committed to being a great place to work. At Take 5, people come first – both our team members and our customers. Do you bring a positive attitude and enjoy being part of something bigger? We’re looking for driven, outgoing individuals who are ready to make an impact. Start your career with Take 5 today.

We believe in growing our team from within and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experience levels.

Learn with us, grow with us – we’re ready to invest in your success.