Valet Driver

LBAM-Armada LLC•San Antonio, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Assists with the parking and retrieval of guests’ vehicles. This position is also responsible for welcoming guests, assisting with luggage, providing directions, and any other related assistance. Monitors and maintains the safety, security, and cleanliness of parking areas and reports any security or safety problems.

Requirements

Character traits of honesty and trustworthiness are essential.
Potential associates must pass appropriate security clearances.
Valid Driver’s License.
Must have a clear MVR. MVR will be routinely checked.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to perform major life activities: Standing, lifting, bending, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, and communicating.
Must be able to lift and carry push and pull 60 pounds unassisted and lift or carry 30 pounds unassisted.
Must be able to stand for eight hours, bend, stretch, reach, crawl, and kneel.
Must have the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Must be able to communicate with other associates and/or guests.
Knowledge of traffic patterns around the property.
Knowledge of valet parking procedures.
Knowledge of area shopping, dining, entertainment and travel directions to assist guest inquiries.
Knowledge of the entire property, staff, services, hours of operation, type of rooms, locations, rates, discounts.
Familiar with LBA policies and procedures.
Skills: Drive and operate manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
Abilities: Able to communicate parking procedures to guests/visitors.
Able to effectively park and retrieve guests cars without causing damage to the vehicle.
Enjoys interacting with guests.
Multi task, remain associate and guest service centric.

Nice To Haves

Previous driving and valet experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with the parking and retrieval of guests’ vehicles.
Welcome guests and visitors with appropriate greetings of the day.
Acknowledge and greet guests within 25 to 30 seconds and provide professional, fast and friendly service.
Assist guests with opening/closing vehicle doors.
Tag guest vehicle keys with date & time, registration number, make/model, room number or contact number of the guest.
Provide correct receipt of valet parking to the guest.
Verify guests receipt with the one attached to the key before handing over keys or vehicle to the guest.
Give fond farewell to all guests who are departing as per hotel standard.
Monitor and direct personal and commercial vehicle traffic on property, including guest vehicles, taxi cabs, limousines, and buses.
Ensure vehicles are legally parked and in a manner that maintains a smooth and efficient flow of traffic.
Ensure all guests’ valet experience are memorable, unique and as per the hotel's standards.
Maintain the security of vehicles, belongings kept inside the car and vehicle keys.
Follow up with guests to ensure their requests or problems have been met to their satisfaction.
Open and close parking area or facility.
Document and report all vehicle incidents like damages, accidents, theft, missing articles etc..
Review shift logs/daily memo books and document any relevant details or information in logbook.
Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the supervisor or manager.
Monitor and maintain safety, security, and cleanliness of parking areas, portico and behind the valet stand.
Report any security or safety problems, safety hazards and potential security problems to the supervisors.
Practice safety standards at all times and is alert to hazardous conditions. Report any hazardous conditions immediately to the hotel General manager or appropriate staff member.
Other duties as assigned, that the individual is capable of carrying out.