Site Manager

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

Job Type: Full-Time

Description

Location: Tampa Bay Area

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $65,000–$75,000 annually, plus performance bonus potential up to 12.5%

Schedule: Must be available for weekends, holidays, and evenings

Lead the Team. Own the Business. Grow With Us. Bubble Down Car Wash is seeking an experienced, hands-on Site Manager to lead operations, develop people, and deliver results at one of our high-volume locations.

This isn’t a “clipboard” management role—it’s a true business leadership position. You’ll be responsible for every aspect of your site’s success: people, performance, and profitability.

The right candidate brings maturity, accountability, and pride of ownership—someone who leads from the front, rolls up their sleeves when needed, and sets the standard for excellence every single day.

What You’ll Do

• 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

Run a Tight, High-Performing Operation

• 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

Own the Numbers

• 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

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of management experience in a car wash, service, or retail environment
• Proven ability to hire, train, and lead successful teams
• Demonstrated success 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

Preferred

• Experience with tunnel wash systems or other high-volume service operations
• Background in developing training programs or structured coaching systems
• Comfortable with tools like Excel, POS systems, and cloud-based reporting platforms

Why Join Bubble Down

• Competitive salary + performance bonus up to 12.5%
• 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 rapidly expanding company

Own It. Build It. Be the Shine.