Assistant Site Manager

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

El Car Wash is seeking an Assistant Site Manager in Cicero, IL to act as the right hand to the Site Manager, running daily operations, developing the team, and delivering top-tier customer experiences. You’ll lead shifts, drive staffing decisions, and ensure targets are met.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, managing labor and throughput, and maintaining equipment readiness while upholding safety and service standards. This role demands evenings, weekends, and holiday availability.

Qualifications

• Reliable attendance — you model the standard for the entire team.
• Proven supervisory or shift management experience.
• Strong real-time coach — you develop people, not just direct them.
• Demonstrated ability to handle team conflict constructively — you address it.
• Operationally sharp — you manage labor, scheduling, and throughput.
• 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 - 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.
• Handle conflict head‑on - Address team conflict and culture issues directly and promptly.
• 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.

Skills

Reliable attendance

Supervisory or shift management

Real-time coaching

Team conflict resolution

Operational leadership

Customer-focused mindset

Metrics literacy

Flexible schedule

Industry background (car wash/QSR/ret/

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or higher in Business is a plus

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 218-Cicero - S Cicero - Cicero, IL 60804

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $19.00 - $24.00 Hourly

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 escalate 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

• 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