Area Manager - Columbus

Parking Management Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Parking Management Company (PMC) is seeking a Valet Area Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple valet locations, manage staff, and maintain strong client relationships. You will ensure safety, financial performance, and high service standards while coordinating with property partners and senior leadership.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and operational excellence, with travel to various sites and the ability to drive process improvements to maximize

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3+ years supervisory and related customer service/hospitality experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; clean driving record.
• Ability to travel to multiple locations as needed.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across multiple valet locations; ensure smooth traffic flow, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Manage recruitment, training, scheduling, supervision, and performance evaluations of valet staff.
• Serve as main contact for property managers and partners; resolve concerns and expand services.
• Uphold safety protocols and compliance with regulations; conduct safety meetings and training.
• Use valet management software to track operations, review reports, and improve profitability.
• Travel to sites for performance oversight and new account launches; maintain regular updates to leadership.
• Involve staff in planning and continuous process improvement; maintain an accountable leadership style.
• Attend required training and adapt to evolving business needs.

Skills

Staff Management

Client Relations

Safety Compliance

Analytical Thinking

Leadership

Operational Oversight

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Valet management software

Job description

Parking Management Company (PMC) is a national leader in hospitality-focused parking services. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, PMC provides valet and self-parking management, shuttle services, event parking, and porter/bell services across multiple industries including hotels, resorts, healthcare, and event venues. With a commitment to excellence and a guest-first mindset, PMC serves as an extension of the hospitality experience—delivering seamless, high-touch service to partners and guests alike. Learn more: ParkingMgt.com

Position Summary

The Valet Area Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, staff management, and client relationships across multiple valet parking locations within a designated area. This role ensures smooth, efficient, and profitable operations while maintaining high standards of customer service, safety, and employee performance. The Area Manager works closely with property partners, internal teams, and senior leadership to ensure operational excellence and guest satisfaction.

Primary Objective

To lead and support valet teams across multiple locations, ensuring exceptional service delivery, operational efficiency, and financial success through strong leadership, strategic planning, and relationship management.

Duties And Responsibilities

Operational Oversight

Manage daily operations across multiple valet locations, ensuring smooth traffic flow, efficient service, and safety compliance. Regularly conduct site visits and audits to uphold company standards, address operational issues, and ensure alignment with client expectations.

Staff Management

Oversee the recruitment, training, and supervision of valet staff, manage schedules to ensure proper coverage and labor cost control, and provide ongoing coaching and performance evaluations to maintain high service standards and team development.

Client Relations

Act as the main contact for property managers and business partners, promptly resolving concerns, ensuring client satisfaction, and identifying opportunities to expand services and strengthen partnerships.

Oversee budgets, revenue, and expenses to meet financial goals, ensure accurate cash handling and reporting, and analyze performance metrics to implement strategies that maximize profitability across all locations.

Safety and Compliance

Ensure all locations follow safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries while maintaining compliance with local regulations and company policies. Conduct regular safety meetings, audits, and ongoing staff training to promote a safe and secure work environment.

Promote a customer-first culture by ensuring consistent, high-quality service across all locations. Provide staff support and training while professionally handling escalated guest concerns and resolving issues quickly to maintain guest satisfaction.

Technology and Reporting

Use valet management software to track operations and revenue, regularly review reports to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities, adjusting optimize performance and profitability.

Travel and Communication

Due to the geographic scope of the role, travel may be required, focusing on site visits to oversee performance, address challenges, and support new account launches. Ongoing communication is essential, providing consistent updates and performance insights into leadership. In some cases, the Manager may need to use a personal cell phone to manage operational matters effectively.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Actively involve staff in planning, decision-making, and process improvement while taking full responsibility for team performance. Maintain an open and accessible leadership style, providing regular feedback, supporting skill development, and encouraging professional growth. Seek and apply feedback from both internal and external customers, promote a culture of quality, and continuously work to enhance processes, services, and supervisory skills to drive team success.

Additional Responsibilities

Other tasks may be assigned as needed to support the company’s overall operational and financial objectives, with the expectation that the management remains flexible and responsive to evolving business needs. Attend required staff meetings and complete assigned training modules in a timely manner. Including but not limited to the ability to work flexible hours when needed, particularly during financial close periods and occasional travel for financial reviews, audits, or corporate meetings. May be required.

Competency/Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 3 years minimum previous supervisory and related customer service/hospitality experience is preferred; management or leadership related training/certifications/business is preferred.

Certificates and Licenses

A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required for this role, along with maintaining an acceptable motor vehicle record with no more than three moving violations within a three-year period. Candidates must also pass and maintain a clean background check. No special certifications are necessary for this position.

Strong Analytical And Problem-Solving Abilities

Must be able to analyze complex revenue and payroll data, identify and correct discrepancies, investigate the root causes of operational inefficiencies, and develop effective solutions to improve overall performance and accuracy.

The work environment for this role includes both indoor and outdoor settings, requiring collaboration with teams, vendors, and clients on-site and in corporate environments. Associates may frequently use computers, communicate via phone, and perform duties in or around corporate office settings.

Physical Demands

Requirements may include extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, and the ability to lift moderate weights when necessary. Specific vision abilities—close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustments—may be required to ensure on-site awareness and safety.

Cell Phone Use

Employees may be required to use personal cell phones for work-related communication, including coordination with team members, managers, and clients, as well as accessing work applications. Reimbursement for work-related phone usage will follow company policy.

Pay Transparency

PMC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. PMC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.

Additional Compensation And Benefits

• Health Benefits – Medical, vision and dental insurance – Upon eligibility
• Supplemental Insurance – Life insurance and critical illness
• Bonus opportunities
• Internal leadership development program
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Tuition assistance through Bellevue University – Up to $5,250 per year
• Nationwide discounts through Perks at Work
• Military friendly employer

Employee at Will

Employment with PMC is on an at-will basis, meaning either the employee or the employer may end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable laws. A 120-day introductory period applies.

This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), meaning employees in this role are not eligible for overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek at a rate of one and one-half times their regular hourly rate. PMC adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local wage and overtime laws, ensuring that compensation complies with these legal standards. All hourly rates will meet or exceed the minimum wage requirements for your specific work location.

PMC is compliant with all state workman’s compensation laws.

Employee Leave

PMC is compliant with all state specific required and FMLA paid leave requirements, such as sick leave, state paid family leave, etc.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Parking Management Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

ADA and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance

Parking Management Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and ensure equal employment opportunity. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and ensure equal employment opportunity. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Job Title: Valet Area Manager

Department: Valet Parking Operations

Reports directly to: Regional Director of Operations or Regional Vice President of Operations

Schedule: Full Time

Status: Exempt

Compensation: Salary plus bonus opportunities

(Salary can vary depending on market and applicable experience)