Hands-On Site Manager — Lead Team, Drive Growth & Profit

Bubble Down Car Wash; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match up to 5%

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Free Car Washes + Employee Perks

Career growth opportunities in a rapid

Competitive salary + performance bonus

Job summary

Bubble Down Car Wash is seeking an experienced, hands-on Site Manager to lead operations at one of our high-volume Tampa Bay locations. You’ll own people, performance, and profitability and set the standard for excellence.

This leadership role requires 3+ years managing teams, a proven ability to hire and mentor, and a track record of driving clean, safe operations and strong customer experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management experience in a car wash, service, or retail environment.
• Proven ability to hire, train, and lead teams.
• Experience managing entry-level/hourly employees while minimizing turnover.
• Experience managing financial performance or operational KPIs.
• Hands-on leadership style—comfortable working outdoors and leading by example.
• Professional communication, organizational discipline, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to schedule, standards, and accountability.
• Experience leading teams of 10+ employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Develop a High-Performance Team
• Recruit, hire, train, and mentor a team of 12–20 employees
• Build bench strength and ensure full coverage for all positions
• Conduct structured training and monthly performance reviews
• Hold team members accountable to company standards while recognizing great work
• Foster a positive, professional culture that drives engagement and retention
• Oversee daily site performance, safety, and equipment readiness
• Ensure consistent execution of wash quality, site appearance, and member experience
• Stay proactive—address issues before they become problems
• Manage inventory, vendor relations, and site maintenance
• Drive membership growth and motivate your team to meet sales goals
• Manage P&L performance: control labor and operating expenses
• Submit accurate daily and weekly reporting with thoughtful analysis
• Identify and act on trends in performance, customer feedback, and profitability
• Own the Numbers

Skills

Team leadership

Hiring & coaching

Operational oversight

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

POS systems

Cloud-based reporting platforms

Job description

Bubble Down Car Wash is seeking an experienced, hands-on Site Manager to lead operations at one of our high-volume Tampa Bay locations. You’ll own people, performance, and profitability and set the standard for excellence.

This leadership role requires 3+ years managing teams, a proven ability to hire and mentor, and a track record of driving clean, safe operations and strong customer experience.