Assistant Site Manager

El Car Wash; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401(k) with 4% match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

On-the-job training

Free car washes

Job summary

El Car Wash is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to lead daily operations, develop the team, and deliver top-tier customer experiences. You’ll be the right hand to the Site Manager, stepping in when needed and driving performance across staffing, service quality, and safety metrics.

You’ll coach, schedule, and monitor daily results, ensuring a fast, friendly wash and smooth operations. This role rewards hands-on leadership and strong communication across shifts.

Qualifications

• Reliable attendance — you model the standard for the entire team
• Proven supervisory or shift management experience — you've held a team accountable before
• Strong real-time coach — you develop people, not just direct them
• Demonstrated ability to handle team conflict constructively — you address it, you don't avoid it
• Operationally sharp — you manage labor, scheduling, and throughput simultaneously
• Customer-first mindset even under pressure
• Comfortable reading daily metrics and taking action on them
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Background in car wash, QSR, retail, or hospitality is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or higher in Business is a plus

Responsibilities

• Run the day-to-day operations and staffing to keep the site performing
• Recruit, onboard, and schedule to build a high-performing team
• Provide real-time coaching and develop future leaders
• Address conflicts directly to maintain culture
• Set service standards for fast, friendly experiences
• Track daily metrics and act to improve sales and efficiency
• Hold the site when the Site Manager is out
• Ensure equipment stays operational and ready for peak performance

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team coaching

Operational planning

Metrics reading

Customer focus

Scheduling

Conflict resolution

Evenings/weekends availability

Hospitality/retail background

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or higher in Business (plus)

Job description

Level: Site Leadership | Hourly

Department: Site Operations

THE ROLE

At El Car Wash, leadership is hands-on, fast-paced, and focused on results. As an Assistant Site Manager, you're the right hand to the Site Manager — driving daily operations, developing your team, and ensuring every customer experience is top-tier. When the SM isn't present, you're in charge — and you don't need to be asked.

What You'll Own

• Run the day-to-day - Support daily operations, staffing, and site performance to keep everything running strong — every shift, every day.
• Build a winning team - Support recruiting, onboarding, and scheduling to create a reliable, high-performing team.
• Coach and develop talent - Provide real-time feedback, build skills, and grow future leaders within EL. You develop people — you don't just direct them.
• Handle conflict head-on - Address team conflict and culture issues directly and promptly. You don't let problems fester or escape unnecessarily.
• Set the service standard - Deliver fast, friendly, and flawless experiences — every customer, every time.
• Drive performance through the numbers - Track daily metrics — sales, labor, inventory, and equipment — and take action to improve results.
• Hold the site independently - When the Site Manager is out, you run it — confidently, calmly, and without unnecessary escalation.
• Keep the wash at peak performance - Ensure equipment is operational, maintained, and ready to deliver consistent results every day.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING

• Reliable attendance — you model the standard for the entire team
• Proven supervisory or shift management experience — you've held a team accountable before
• Strong real-time coach — you develop people, not just direct them
• Demonstrated ability to handle team conflict constructively — you address it, you don't avoid it
• Operationally sharp — you manage labor, scheduling, and throughput simultaneously
• Customer-first mindset even under pressure
• Comfortable reading daily metrics and taking action on them
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Background in car wash, QSR, retail, or hospitality is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or higher in Business is a plus

How You Show Up — Ecw Competencies

• Customer-Centric Approach — Sets service expectations, coaches team members on customer interactions, and addresses service issues quickly.
• Problem-Solving — Resolves operational issues, supports team problem solving, and escalates when needed.
• Team Collaboration — Builds a positive team culture, runs effective meetings, and addresses team conflict promptly.
• Drives Results — Delivers site performance goals, manages daily execution, and holds team members accountable.
• Safety & Compliance — Ensures safety standards are followed, corrects unsafe behaviors, and promotes a safe work culture.
• Job Knowledge & Technical Proficiency — Maintains strong operational knowledge and ensures the team is trained on procedures and systems.

Why El Car Wash

Fast-paced, team-driven, and customer-obsessed — El Car Wash is where you grow, lead, and make every moment count.

What You'll Get

• Full comprehensive benefits (Health, Vision, Dental)
• 401(k) with 4% match — yes, free money
• Paid time off
• Parental leave (maternity & paternity)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• On-the-job training and real career growth
• FREE car washes