Valet | Sarasota Art Ovation Autograph Hotel

SHANER•Sarasota, FL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Art Ovation Hotel, located in Sarasota, Florida, is seeking a Valet to join their team. This 162-room hotel offers a unique, art-inspired experience, engaging with the city's thriving arts scene through on-site installations, performances, and workshops. The Valet will be responsible for greeting guests, assisting with vehicles and luggage, monitoring parking areas, and providing excellent guest service. This role requires flexibility in scheduling, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license in the state of hotel’s operations.
Excellent driving record
Ability to provide legible communication and directions.
Previous guest relations and/or training.
Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Knowledge of local activities and attractions appropriate for clientele.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

Greet arriving guests/visitors and bid farewell to departing guests/visitors.
Assist guests and visitors into and out of their vehicles, including loading/unloading luggage.
Ensure that all driveways are kept clear and vehicles are not parked or left standing in illegal spaces.
Monitor all parking areas/levels and report any vehicle/safety hazards, unauthorized personnel, or potential security problems to the Manager.
Monitor and maintain cleanliness and organization of all work areas; rectify any deficiencies.
Identify and explain hotel facilities and features to guests while escorting them to their room.
Place guest luggage inside room.
Relay accurate directions to guests on inquiries of transportation within the local area.
Handle guest complaints by ensuring guest satisfaction.
Deliver items to guest rooms promptly to include messages, mail and faxes, packages, flowers, sundry items requested by guest, and gift items.
Monitor and maintain the appearance of lobby areas and luggage holding room.
Ensure confidentiality of hotel guests and security of guest room access.
Transport guest luggage to/from guest rooms.
Escort guests to rooms and inform guests of all hotel services and features.
Attend to immediate needs of each guest upon arrival and follow through attention throughout stay.
Perform valet services, i.e. drive, park and retrieve guest/visitor vehicles as they arrive and depart from the hotel, courteously, safely, and efficiently according to the hotel's standards.