Valet - CHV PT - 30-32 hrs/week, evenings (4pm-12pm)
About The Position
A valet attendant retrieves vehicles from customers at locations such as hotels and restaurants, parks them in a remote lot or garage, and returns them to customers when they come back. The position pays $17.05 per hour and is scheduled for 30–32 hours per week during the evening shift (4 p.m.–12 p.m.). The role is based in the Chicago area and requires outdoor work in all types of weather. The attendant drives and parks both manual and automatic passenger vehicles in confined or underground facilities, surface lots, and parking garages. The role also involves providing prompt customer service, monitoring the work area for safety and security, reporting hazards or incidents, and participating in safety and security training. On an exception basis, the attendant may perform cashier duties or light garage maintenance.
Requirements
- Know how to drive and be able to drive manual and automatic passenger vehicles.
- Have math skills sufficient to calculate time and money.
- Understand verbal instructions and act on them in a timely manner.
- Submit an employment application through www.interparkholdings.com.
- Have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Hold a valid driver's license; depending on location, a license from the state of employment may be required.
- Be willing to pass a math test as part of the selection process.
- Be willing to undergo a drug test, background investigation, and motor vehicle/Driving Record check as part of the selection process.
- Be willing to work in the Chicago area.
- Be willing and able to work outdoors in all types of weather.
- Be able to stand for extended periods.
- Be able to walk or move to assist customers promptly and, in some cases, travel up and down parking garage ramps to assist customers and address garage issues.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Professional experience parking cars or working as a valet attendant.
- Prior customer service industry experience.
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with coworkers, superiors, and customers.
- Strong time-management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Positive attitude and strong customer focus.
- Ability to grasp, push, scoop, and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
Responsibilities
- Drive and maneuver automatic and manual-transmission cars in confined, underground facilities, surface lots, and parking garage ramps.
- Return to work stations quickly to support customer flow.
- Handle vehicles carefully and follow facility safety precautions.
- Respond to customer needs, questions, problems, and complaints promptly and efficiently.
- Assist customers in and out of vehicles when needed.
- Immediately report accidents, hazards, maintenance requirements, and suspicious individuals or activities to management.
- Remain alert to unusual or potentially threatening situations and inform management.
- Monitor the work area and property for safety and security.
- Recognize potentially dangerous situations and respond safely and effectively.
- Participate in market safety and security training.
- Perform cashier duties or light garage maintenance on an exception basis.
Benefits
- 401k
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Vacation/sick time
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees
- Pre-tax commuter benefit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
