Valet Attendant

LAZ Parking; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A parking services company in Los Angeles seeks enthusiastic Valet Attendants. Your role includes greeting guests, managing traffic flow, and parking vehicles safely. Ideal candidates are dynamic, dependable, and experienced in customer service, preferably in hospitality. Responsibilities also include assisting with luggage and ensuring a positive experience for customers. A valid driver's license and a friendly personality are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Dynamic and charismatic with a positive demeanor.
• Strong customer service experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Direct traffic and maintain flow using a friendly approach.
• Greet guests and provide excellent customer service.
• Park and retrieve cars safely and efficiently.

Skills

Customer service experience

Good communication skills

Good driving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Spirit of the Position

Do you love driving cars? Meeting new people? Are you energetic and fast on your feet? We are looking for Valet Attendants to woo our customers while parking their cars in a professional and responsible manner.

A Valet Attendant plays a significant role in the success of the company. They are the first person our clients and customers see upon arrival, and the last person they see when they depart. A warm welcome, smiling face, and professional demeanor are of the utmost importance.

What Will I Do?

• Help direct traffic to keep the flow of cars clean and organized, all with a smile on your face.
• Welcome guests upon arrival and departure.
• Greet all customers by name, take care of their needs, and develop a rapport with each person driving up to your stand.
• Open and close doors for every customer upon arrival and departure.
• Assist guests with luggage from vehicle and to vehicle as necessary.
• Turn off each car and remove keys.
• Provide each customer with a valet ticket and provide retrieval process.
• Park and retrieve cars like a champ. This means carefully, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
• Provide a self-reliant attitude when needed. Must be able to work with or without supervision.
• Promote awesome customer relations. Smile, go above and beyond, make them love LAZ Parking the moment they meet you.

You Are:

• Dynamic. Charismatic, full of energy, and happy to help in any way you can.
• Dependable. Responsible is your middle name. You never disappoint.
• Experienced in the hospitality industry (Parking, Restaurants, Hotels, etc).
• A good driver with a valid driver's license and driving record.
• Good under pressure. You don’t fold and get overwhelmed easily.
• Good at communicating and can speak, read, and comprehend English easily.
• A team player. You're open to different opinions and can help motivate your team.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong customer service experience.
• Parking and/or hospitality industry experience is preferred but not required.

Physical Demands:

• Willingness to work in the elements -- heat, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Ability to lift, push and pull at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk and run for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat and lift frequently throughout a shift.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Tipped

LAZ Parking is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.

LAZ Parking participates in E-Verify.