Valet ($10-$15 hour + tips) Siesta Key FL

Towne; Siesta Key (FL); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for accident insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Job summary

Towne is seeking a part-time Guest Service Associate in Siesta Key, Florida, to deliver exceptional hospitality. Responsibilities include parking and retrieving guest vehicles, along with assisting guests with their luggage.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license. Key skills include the ability to read and write in English, basic math skills, and a friendly demeanor toward guests.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver’s license in the state of employment.
• One month of related experience or training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospitality services to guests in an attentive manner.
• Park and retrieve vehicles for guests.
• Assist guests with luggage and directions.

Skills

Ability to read and write standard English language

Ability to add and subtract three-digit numbers

Ability to operate a manual transmission

Ability to perform parallel parking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Compensation: $10-$15 per hour plus tips.

Work schedule: Part‑time.

Benefits: Employees are eligible to enroll in accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, telemedicine benefits, and the 401(k) retirement savings plan. Eligibility depends on job classification, hours worked, and length of employment. Seasonal and temporary roles are not eligible for these benefits.

Summary

The Guest Service Associate provides exceptional hospitality services to guests in an attentive, friendly, and efficient manner. Responsibilities include parking and retrieving guest vehicles, assisting guests with luggage, and delivering or picking up luggage during arrival and departure.

Essential Functions

• Maintains pleasant, friendly and professional demeanor with all guests, co‑workers, and clients. Acknowledges and greets guests within five feet with a professional and friendly demeanor. Uses guest last names during interactions. (25%)
• Uses salutation of the day and welcomes guests to the location. Practices proper Towne Park phone etiquette. Posts up in designated areas when not completing tasks. (10%)
• Parks and retrieves vehicles while driving slowly and cautiously. Assists guests with bell services and luggage storage as needed. Opens all vehicle and hotel doors for guests. (20%)
• Assists guests with directions, taxis, reservations and other inquiries. Provides guests with information about outlets, meeting rooms, and/or amenities of the facility as well as main attractions in the area. Delivers messages, items and/or guest amenities as requested. Shuttles guests to appropriate places that are approved by the location. (10%)
• Explains parking rates and retrieval procedures to guests upon arrival. Issues claim checks only after receiving vehicle keys and collects claim checks from all guests prior to issuing keys. Consistently completes and maintains all ticket information including key tag, guest folio, location of vehicle, damage survey and claim check receipt from all vehicles taken into the valet system. Consistently records location on all key tags after parking vehicle. Calculates and collects revenue for vehicles when needed. (35%)

The total amount of time for all functions of the job - 100%.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Required Licensure, Certification, Etc.

• Must hold a valid driver’s license in the state of employment or within a commutable distance.

Work Experience

• One (1) month related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

Skills

• Ability to read and write standard English language.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to guests, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract three‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide with tens and hundreds; ability to perform these operations using units of American money.
• Ability to understand 24‑hour and military time systems.
• Ability to understand rates applicable to time passed.
• Ability to operate a manual transmission is highly desirable.
• Perform parallel parking.

SCOPE

Authority To Act

• Job is fairly routine. The incumbent follows established practices and procedures. Duties are performed with specific directions given and work is checked or verified on a frequent basis. Decisions are made within specific operational instructions and departmental guidelines. Errors in judgment could affect the smooth and efficient operation of the department.

Budget Responsibility

• The employee has control over resources available only.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit or stand for extended periods of time and may be required to run, walk, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Lifting Requirements

Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Environment

The majority of work is performed outdoors for extended periods, including up to the entire duration of the shift. Employees are subject to environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold weather. Protection from weather conditions may be provided, but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Travel

Travel of up to 5% may be required.