Car Wash Shift Lead — Flexible Hours, Commission

WashU Car Wash, LLC; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car washes

Flexible scheduling

Commission on memberships

Job summary

WashU Car Wash in Plainfield, IL is seeking a Shift Lead to oversee daily operations during assigned shifts, ensuring efficiency, quality, and excellent customer experience. This entry-level leadership role offers a path to grow while supporting a fast-paced team on a modern express car wash.

You'll supervise tasks, coach team members, promote memberships and premium services, monitor wash processes, and keep the facility clean and safe. Flexible PT/FT schedules available.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while maintaining high service standards.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to resolve issues professionally and efficiently.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage operations and transactions accurately.
• Reliable and punctual with flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• No prior car wash experience required—on-site training provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily operations during assigned shifts, ensuring efficiency and quality standards.
• Supervise, assign tasks, and provide coaching to team members.
• Deliver excellent customer service by addressing questions, concerns, and resolving issues.
• Promote and upsell memberships and premium services.
• Monitor equipment and wash processes; report or address issues as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized facility.
• Perform basic operational tracking (sales, cars serviced, incidents) and support inventory needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Attention to detail

Reliability

Punctuality

Flexibility

Job description

WashU Car Wash in Plainfield, IL is seeking a Shift Lead to oversee daily operations during assigned shifts, ensuring efficiency, quality, and excellent customer experience. This entry-level leadership role offers a path to grow while supporting a fast-paced team on a modern express car wash.

You'll supervise tasks, coach team members, promote memberships and premium services, monitor wash processes, and keep the facility clean and safe. Flexible PT/FT schedules available.