General Manager

Big Dan's Car Wash; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Paid training

Salary plus bonus

Active outdoor work

Job summary

Big Dan's Car Wash in Bradenton, FL seeks a General Manager to partner with the Operating Partner to build a strong team and deliver a top-notch car wash experience. You will lead daily operations to ensure smooth, efficient performance and customer satisfaction.

You will manage budgets, uphold safety and cleanliness standards, greet customers at the pay station, and actively sell memberships to drive growth. This role emphasizes teamwork, process discipline, and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, operations, production, distribution, logistics, or similar process-driven environments.
• Ability to lead from the front in a fast-paced setting and balance service with operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations to run smoothly, efficiently, and within budget.
• Build and maintain a strong team with a positive culture and high standards.
• Greet customers at the pay station and actively promote memberships.
• Ensure the site is clean, well-maintained, and operating at its best.

Skills

People leadership

Job description

We are proud to be the fastest-growing, fully automated express car wash business in the Southeast, setting new standards for quality, speed, and customer satisfaction.

Join our team and become part of an exciting journey, working under dynamic and forward-thinking leadership that values innovation, teamwork, and personal growth. We’re seeking dedicated individuals who seek to exceed expectations, deliver an extraordinary customer experience, and provide an exceptionally clean car—every customer, every visit.

The General Manager works closely with the Operating Partner to build and maintain a strong team that delivers a top-notch car wash experience. This means making sure everything runs smoothly, efficiently, and within budget. They are also responsible for keeping the site looking great, well-maintained, and operating at its best. Most importantly, the General Manager helps create a positive culture by leading with the company’s values and making sure the team stays focused on delivering great service every day. This includes spending time at the pay station greeting customers and actively selling memberships to single-wash customers.

The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing, operations, production, distribution, logistics, or other process-driven environments where success depends on managing people, maintaining standards, improving efficiency, and delivering consistent results. They should be comfortable leading from the front, working in a fast-paced setting, and balancing customer service with operational excellence.

We Offer You

• Fast-paced, high-volume environment (You won’t be bored.)
• Active work outside (Don’t like being inside? You’ll love our work.)
• Growth opportunity (We promote from within, Big Dan's is rapidly expanding with the opportunity of Management positions at current or future locations)
• Paid training.
• Salary plus bonus.
• Serve our customers in a friendly manner with a big smile!
• Be cooperative with your team members and follow our systems.
• Like to learn new skills in areas of safety, mechanical, and customer service.
• Maintain a clean appearance according to our standards.
• Assist the Operating Partner with all aspects of running a wash.