Valet Parking Attendant (PT) (AM/PM) ("Atendiente de Estacionamiento")

EVANS HOTELS LLC • San Diego, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Valet Parking Attendant ("Atendiente de Estacionamiento") creates a strong sense of arrival for hotel, restaurant, and banquet guests by welcoming them to the hotel and safely parking their car in the hotel's valet parking areas. This role involves driving guest vehicles to the hotel garage, adhering to traffic regulations, and assessing any damage to vehicles. The attendant will also be responsible for storing keys, opening doors for guests, and providing a welcoming presence. Additionally, the role includes assisting guests with luggage and golf clubs, offering information about local activities, answering department telephones, and arranging transportation services. Collaboration with other hotel departments is key to ensuring guest needs are met, and maintaining a safe environment is paramount. Other duties may include vehicle and luggage intake, escorting guests, and delivering items.

Requirements

• At least 3-12 months of relevant experience and/or training. A combination of experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for either requirement.
• Must have an unexpired and valid driver's license with no recent violations.
• For insurance purposes, candidates must be over 21 years of age.
• Must be able to drive all vehicle types.
• Availability to work on weekends and holidays is required.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather and be able to stand on their feet for 8 hours or more, while running to and from the garage.
• Ideal candidate can read, write, and speak English, and have good communication skills.
• Applicant will be subject to pass a drug and alcohol screening, criminal background check, and must be able to pass a DMV Motor Vehicle Report in accordance with the company’s requirements and stipulations.
• Ability to always maintain a friendly, professional, team-oriented, positive demeanor and diplomatic attitude, especially under stress or challenges.
• Ability to stand, kneel, squat for prolonged periods of time, up to and including, the entire shift and lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the hotel environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drives car to hotel garage, adhering to all traffic regulations and speed limits, using caution not to damage the vehicle being driven or other vehicles in the vicinity.
• Yields to pedestrians.
• Assesses any damage to vehicle.
• Clearly notes any damage on claim ticket along with location of vehicle when parked.
• Stores and secures vehicle keys.
• Opens hotel doors for all guests and gives verbal welcome when not parking or retrieving guest cars.
• Performs valet duties and parks vehicles in open spots.
• Graciously assists waiting patrons and parks or retrieves their vehicles.
• Quickly retrieves guests’ cars in a timely manner.
• Drives company and guests vehicles safely.
• Conveys a favorable image of the organization by projecting a positive, professional appearance and demeanor to our guests.
• Enhances our guests’ experience by offering assistance in unpacking and organizing their luggage and golf clubs.
• Provides secure and organized storage for guests’ luggage and golf clubs on a temporary basis.
• Creates positive memories for our guests by informing them of local activities and entertainment with energy and enthusiasm.
• Fulfills guests’ needs in an efficient and caring manner.
• Answers the department telephone with a friendly voice using professional telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Schedules and arranges transportation service for our guests.
• Plays a key role in ensuring that all guest needs are met in a timely manner by interacting and communicating closely with other departments in the hotel.
• Provides a safe and secure environment for both our guests and colleagues, by knowing and assisting in safety and emergency procedures.
• Assists with various duties including intake of vehicles and luggage, escorting guests to room and events and delivery of luggage, packages and room deliveries.
• Undertakes other responsibilities as directed.

Benefits

• Earn $1000 for Culinary, Engineering, Housekeeping, and $350 for all other roles. for each hired referral at any Evans Hotels property.
• Discounted Hotel Rooms for you, family and friends.
• Free Employee Parking and/or discounted MTS Pronto card.
• Free Meals & Refreshments during working shifts.
• Career advancement opportunities!
• Health (including SIMNSA), Dental, Vision, 401k with match, life insurance, sick and vacation time.
• Discounts on cell phone bills, shoes, gym memberships, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed