Valet Attendant-(Old City Marriott)

Towne Park • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Valet Attendant (listed in the job summary as Guest Service Associate) provides attentive, friendly, and efficient hospitality services to guests. The role parks and retrieves guest vehicles safely and promptly and may assist with luggage, bell services, and luggage storage during arrivals and departures. The attendant also responds to guest inquiries, provides information about hotel amenities and local attractions, and handles vehicle claim checks, parking information, and related records and payments.

The position follows established practices and procedures, with work frequently checked or verified. Work is performed primarily outdoors, potentially for the entire shift, and may involve exposure to extreme heat and cold. Travel of up to 5% may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license for the state of application, or within a commutable distance from that state, as applicable.
• One month of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Ability to read and write standard English; comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; and write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to guests, clients, and coworkers.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic with three-digit numbers and with tens and hundreds, including calculations using American currency.
• Ability to understand 24-hour and military time systems and rates applicable to elapsed time.
• Ability to perform parallel parking.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate a manual transmission is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a pleasant, friendly, and professional demeanor with guests, coworkers, and clients; greet guests within five feet and use guests’ last names during interactions.
• Welcome guests using the salutation of the day, follow Towne Park phone etiquette, and remain in designated areas when not completing tasks.
• Park and retrieve vehicles slowly and cautiously; assist with bell services and luggage storage as needed; open vehicle and hotel doors for guests.
• Assist guests with directions, taxis, reservations, and other inquiries; provide information about facility outlets, meeting rooms, amenities, and local attractions.
• Deliver messages, items, or guest amenities as requested and shuttle guests to approved locations.
• Explain parking rates and vehicle retrieval procedures upon arrival.
• Issue claim checks after receiving vehicle keys and collect claim checks before issuing keys.
• Complete and maintain vehicle ticket information, including key tags, guest folios, vehicle locations, damage surveys, and claim-check receipts; record vehicle locations on key tags after parking.
• Calculate and collect revenue for vehicles when needed.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and telemedicine benefits.
• Eligible employees may enroll in the company’s 401k retirement savings plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED