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Automotive Service Manager

Pat's Automotive
Santa Maria, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/3/2026

NOW HIRING: Automotive Service Manager

Competitive Base Salary Performance Bonus
Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | No Weekends

Lead a Team. Build Relationships. Make an Impact.

Pat's Automotive has proudly served the Central Coast for over 45 years as a trusted, family-owned independent repair shop. We're looking for an experienced Automotive Service Manager who is passionate about customer service, leadership, and building a successful team.

This is more than just another job—it's an opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that values integrity, teamwork, and excellence. If you're looking for a professional shop where your leadership is respected, your ideas matter, and your earning potential reflects your performance, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

  • Deliver an exceptional customer experience from start to finish.
  • Build lasting relationships through honest communication and trusted recommendations.
  • Lead a fast paced shop while coordinating workflow between customers and technicians.
  • Help drive sales, profitability, and overall shop performance.
  • Foster a positive, professional, team-oriented culture.

What We're Looking For

  • Previous Automotive Service Advisor or Service Manager experience.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • A customer-first mindset with high integrity.
  • Organized, self-motivated, and dependable.
  • A positive attitude and a desire to help your team succeed.

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary performance bonus
  • Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM–5:00 PM)
  • No weekends
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with immediate coverage
  • Paid vacation and paid holidays
  • Paid training and continuing education reimbursement
  • Retirement plan (SIMPLE IRA) with company match
  • Employee bonus program
  • Paid uniforms
  • Modern digital vehicle inspections and company-provided tablets
  • Mitchell, ALLDATA, Identifix, and technical support resources
  • State-of-the-art scan tools and shop equipment
  • Clean, organized, professional work environment
  • We celebrate employee milestones, birthdays, and successes with team lunches and appreciation events.

At Pat's Automotive, we believe great people deserve a great place to work. We invest in our employees, provide the tools they need to succeed, and create an environment where everyone is treated with respect.

If you're ready to join a shop that appreciates your experience and rewards your performance, we'd love to hear from you.

Call or Text Isidro today at (805) 714-9624

All inquiries are kept strictly confidential. No resume? No problem—give us a call anyway. We look forward to meeting you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Shift:

  • 8 hour shift

Work Days:

  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Experience:

  • auto shop service advising: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $110,000 - $130,000

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