Valet Attendant

Charlestowne Hotels•Charleston, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Valet Attendant provides exceptional hospitality services to guests in an attentive, friendly and efficient manner. In this key role, you will offer information about check-in, opens and closes car doors and hotel entrance doors will be responsible for parking and retrieving guest vehicles in a prompt yet safe manner and assisting guests with luggage, including delivery and pick up of guest luggage during arrival and departure.

Requirements

Standing at least 8 hours a day
Running up to 200 yards, 50 times a day or more
Entering and exiting customers vehicles 75 or more times daily
Lifting wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, baggage, gifts, etc. (in and out of customers vehicles)
Communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.
Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
Be able to work in hot, wet, humid and loud environment for long periods of time.
Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, hearing, visual acuity, and may on occasion have to lift and carry up to 50 pound.
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
A valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle.
This license must have been held for at least one year prior to applying.
A driving record will be required at the time of application, and it must be approved for the applicant to be considered for a position.
Driver’s license must be kept in good standing for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

Open doors and assist guests/visitors entering and leaving property
Monitor and direct personal and commercial vehicle traffic on property, including guest vehicles, taxi cabs, limousines, and buses, to ensure vehicles are legally parked and to maintain a smooth and efficient flow of traffic
Supply guests with directions and information regarding property amenities, services, and hours of operation, and local areas of interest and activities
Monitor and maintain safety, security, and cleanliness of parking areas/levels, and report any vehicles/safety hazards, unauthorized personnel, or potential security problems to the manager/supervisor
Maintain security of vehicles and vehicle keys
Communicate parking procedures to guests/visitors
Identify and explain room features to guests (e.g., use of room key, mini-bar, ice and vending areas, in-room safe, valet laundry services)
Transport guest luggage to and from guest rooms and/or designated bell area
Assist with luggage storage and retrieval
Assist guests/visitors in and out of vehicles, including assisting guests with loading/unloading luggage
Supply guests with directions
Communicate parking procedures to guests/visitors
Assist Concierge and Front Office staff with guest requests and services, as needed
Communicate with guests, other employees, or departments to ensure guest needs are met
Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager
Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance is clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information
Protect company assets
Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs
Assist individuals with disabilities
Thank guests with genuine appreciation
Speak with others using clear and professional language; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others
Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards
Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time
Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors