General Manager

National Pride Equipment Car Wash Superstore; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Free car washes

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Refer a friend bonus

Training programs

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Dickys Car Wash in Columbia City, IN is seeking a General Manager to oversee the location’s performance, daily operations, financial results, and customer experience. This role requires leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to safety and quality.

You will lead the site team, drive revenue growth and membership acquisition, manage staffing, scheduling, and inventory, and ensure adherence to company standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading in retail, service, hospitality, or car wash operations.
• Ability to manage daily operations and lead teams.
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Time management and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills and operational systems proficiency.
• Mechanically inclined with ability to address minor maintenance.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Own site-level performance including revenue, memberships, labor efficiency, cost control, and profitability.
• Execute daily operations to ensure consistent service, throughput, and site readiness.
• Lead, coach, and develop site team members and shift leaders.
• Hire, train, and onboard new employees in accordance with company standards.
• Drive site-level sales, promotions, and local marketing initiatives.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and compliance across the location.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operations management

Customer service

Time management

Computer literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Flexible hours

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Dickys Car Wash - Columbia City - Columbia City, IN 46725, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Management,

DICKYS CAR WASH IS EXPERIENCING UNPRECEDENTED GROWTH!

We need highly energetic, enthusiastic, dynamic, big-picture people that want to work with some of the greatest people in the Car Wash industry! We look forward to sharing many more details about the company should you be a match.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay + Opportunity to Earn a Quarterly Bonus
• FREE CAR WASHES
• Paid Time Off
• Continuing Education reimbursement $2500 annually
• Flexible schedules/work life balance
• Refer a friend $200 bonus
• Paid Training/Career Path Development
• Free Uniforms

Position Summary

The General Manager is responsible for the overall performance of an individual car wash location. This role owns daily operations, financial results, team leadership, customer experience, safety execution, and facility standards. The General Manager leads the site team, executes company initiatives, and ensures operational discipline while driving revenue growth, membership acquisition, and cost control. Success in this role is measured by membership growth, revenue performance, labor and cost management, safety compliance, customer satisfaction, and the development and retention of site-level leaders and team members. Each General Manager is expected to and must use their independent judgement and discretion in performing their duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operations, Financial Performance, and Execution
  • Own site-level performance including revenue, memberships, labor efficiency, cost control, and profitability.
  • Execute daily operations to ensure consistent service, throughput, and site readiness.
  • Maintain efficient staffing schedules aligned with business demand and labor targets.
  • Monitor and manage site-level inventory including chemicals, supplies, and operational materials.
  • Identify and resolve operational issues, including minor mechanical and maintenance needs.
  • Maintain accurate administrative records including scheduling, inventory tracking, and required reporting.
• Leadership and Team Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop site team members and shift leaders.
  • Hire, train, and onboard new employees in accordance with company standards.
  • Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and take corrective action when necessary, including termination.
  • Maintain consistent training on systems, procedures, safety, and customer service expectations.
  • Foster a positive, accountable, and high-performing team culture.
• Customer Experience, Sales, and Marketing
  • Deliver a consistently positive customer experience across all touchpoints.
  • Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally while minimizing claims and losses.
  • Drive site-level sales, membership growth, promotions, and local marketing initiatives.
  • Support fundraising and community engagement efforts as directed.
• Safety, Cleanliness, and Compliance
  • Own execution of company safety programs and ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the tunnel, vacuum lot, customer areas, and backroom.
  • Ensure equipment, tools, and workspaces are maintained in a safe and organized condition.
  • Identify safety risks and take immediate corrective action.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs.
• Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Directly supervise site-level employees and shift leaders.
  • Set clear expectations, schedules, and performance standards.
  • Monitor productivity and provide ongoing coaching and accountability.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Previous leadership experience in retail, service, hospitality, or car wash operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage daily operations and lead teams effectively.
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to use operational systems.
• Mechanically inclined with ability to identify and address minor maintenance issues.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. This position requires regular communication, site visits, and physical presence in a car wash environment. The role may require standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, and exposure to a high a high-noise environment. This role requires regular field presence, including evenings and weekends, based on business needs.