General Manager

Description

Cheetah Clean Auto Wash — Bowling Green, KY 

Full-Time | Leadership Role

Run the Flagship. Build the Team. Help Scale the Company.

Cheetah Clean Auto Wash is a fast-growing premium car wash platform headquartered in Bowling Green, KY, expanding across Kentucky and Tennessee. Our Bowling Green location is our flagship operation and leadership hub, and we are hiring a senior-level General Manager who can build teams, drive performance, and operate at a high standard.

This is one of the most important leadership roles in the company. The Bowling Green General Manager helps set the operational standard for current and future locations.

We are specifically looking for a top-performing operations leader, not just someone looking for the next job. This is a hands-on leadership role. Our leaders lead from the front, including working alongside the team and washing cars during peak periods to maintain speed, quality, and standards. 

Requirements

What You Will Own

This role has real operational responsibility and leadership impact.

You will lead:

• Full site P&L performance
• Labor management and productivity
• Recruiting, building, and developing strong teams
• Membership growth and customer experience
• Equipment uptime and operational standards
• Safety, cleanliness, and execution
• Implementation of company systems and leadership standards

You will also:

• Develop future managers and leaders
• Strengthen team culture and accountability
• Help improve operations across the company

High performers in this role will be considered for future multi-site or regional leadership opportunities as the company continues to grow.

The Type of Leader Who Thrives Here

This role is best suited for leaders who:

• Naturally take ownership of results
• Set high standards for themselves and their teams
• Build strong teams that perform under pressure
• Are comfortable in fast-paced operations
• Lead with discipline, clarity, and consistency
• Step in and solve problems rather than delegate everything

We are looking for someone who builds operations, not just manages them.

Required Experience

We are seeking candidates with senior management experience in fast-paced operational environments.

Strong backgrounds include leadership roles in:

• High-volume retail operations
• Restaurant or food service leadership
• Hospitality management
• Logistics or operations-heavy businesses
• Service-based companies

Candidates should have experience:

• Leading managers and supervisors
• Hiring and building teams
• Managing labor and operational performance
• Improving operational results
• Owning or influencing financial performance

Experience with P&L responsibility is strongly valued.

Work Expectations

This is an operations-driven leadership role. The General Manager is expected to:

• Be present on-site during key operating hours
• Lead during high-volume periods
• Support daily operations when needed
• Work alongside the team, including washing cars during busy times
• Be available for early mornings, weekends, and peak business periods
• Maintain high standards for safety, service, and speed

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Potential performance-based bonus
• Clear expectations and strong operational support
• Career path into multi-location leadership
• A company that is actively growing
• Leadership development opportunities
• Long-term growth potential

This Role Is NOT For Someone Who

• Prefers managing from an office
• Avoids accountability for team performance
• Struggles in fast-paced operations
• Is uncomfortable leading from the front
• Does not enjoy developing people

This Role Is For Someone Who

• Builds strong, disciplined teams
• Takes ownership of results
• Leads during busy and high-pressure periods
• Holds high standards consistently
• Wants to grow into larger leadership roles as the company scales

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to pass a background check
• Comfortable using operational systems and reporting tools

Our Culture

At Cheetah Clean, we believe:

How we do one thing is how we do everything.

We value:

• Ownership
• Discipline
• Teamwork
• Continuous improvement
• High standards

We move quickly, hold the line on expectations, and build leaders from within.

If you are ready to run a flagship operation, build elite teams, and grow with a company that is expanding, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today and help set the standard at Cheetah Clean.