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Service Manager Trainee

Service Manager Trainee

Stress FreeSan Francisco, CA, US
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Service Manager Trainee

Join the team at Stress-Free Auto Care : Where your skills and passion drive success!

Stress Free Auto Care is redefining the auto repair experience by delivering exceptional service with honesty, transparency, and convenience. We're a VC-backed company with a rapidly expanding footprint. Our mission is simple : make auto care a stress-free, trustworthy experience for everyone. Join us on this exciting journey and play a pivotal role in reshaping the automotive service industry!

We're expanding fast and looking for emerging leaders who want to grow a business, lead teams, and drive resultseven if they've never stepped foot in a repair shop. As a Service Manager Trainee, you'll run operations, manage people, and drive performance using data and systemsnot tools. Think of it like running your own business : you'll lead a team, own the results, and continually improve how work gets done. This role is perfect for candidates who assimilate with high volume, fast paced environments that can walk into a new challenge, ask the right questions, and lead by example.

  • Predictable daytime schedule 7 : 30 AM 6 PM
  • 70-80 K base + uncapped monthly commission
  • Climate-controlled, tech-forward shops tablets replace ticket printers
  • 4-week paid automotive bootcamp we teach the cars, you bring the people skills
  • Clear ladder : Trainee ? Service Advisor ? Shop Manager ? Multi-Unit Leader

Perks & Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • 401(k) with matching plans
  • PTO + Paid Holidays
  • 1,500 annual training stipend

    • What you'll do

  • Own the guest experience from first "Welcome in!" to five-star Google review
  • Build fast, transparent digital estimates and explain Good / Better / Best options
  • Schedule work, dispatch jobs, and keep technicians busy & on-time
  • Track KPIs dailylabor %, parts margin, CSIand course-correct in real time
  • Keep the front desk shining, the coffee fresh, and the vibe upbeat

    • What you'll bring

  • 1+ year supervising 5+ teammates in restaurants, retail, or hospitality
  • Proven call-it-like-you-see-it customer service and conflict-resolution chops
  • Comfort juggling phones, POS screens, and face-to-face guests simultaneously
  • Valid driver's license & a hunger to learn the automotive side

    • Fast-Track Training (Paid)

  • Week 1 : Automotive 101 vehicle systems & shop safety
  • Week 2 : Service Flow RO creation, parts sourcing, dispatch
  • Week 3 : Sales Mastery estimate building, value-based presentation
  • Week 4 : KPIs & Finance labor mix, parts GP, warranty control

    • Graduate with a "Service Manager Trainee" badge and step straight into commission.

    Ready to elevate your career? If you're interested in joining a supportive team that values your skills and dedication, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to help us redefine automotive care.

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    Manager Trainee • San Francisco, CA, US