Valet Attendant | Guest Concierge at Luxury Hotel

Highgate Hotels, LP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employera

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking a Valet Attendant to warmly welcome guests at the Kimpton Palladian Hotel in Seattle and assist with luggage, parking, and car retrieval, delivering a courteous and efficient guest experience.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and the ability to stand for long periods. Benefits are offered for full-time associates, with travel discounts and competitive medical coverage. Applications open 6/10/2026 and remain until filled.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license for the applicable state.
• At least two years driving experience preferred
• Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Valid driver license with a clean (zero points) driver's abstract and able to drive standard and automatic vehicles.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Responsibilities

• Properly stand at attention at the hotel entrance.
• Open doors greeting guest with smile and friendly comment as they enter and exit the hotel.
• Greet arriving vehicles, opening doors for the guest and greeting them in a proper manner. Assist guests with luggage to the curbside and direct them to front desk or other areas as required.
• Valet guest cars within the procedures set for the department, ensuring that guest car and keys are safe and secure. Each vehicle will be clearly tagged.
• Assist guest with directions and information of property as required.
• Assist departing guest with transportation as requested.
• Retrieve valet vehicles in an efficient manner. Follow proper procedure in assisting the guest into the vehicle and loading articles including luggage into the vehicle as required.
• Assist Door Attendant in monitoring traffic in the porte cochere.
• Also, ensures that the porte cochere is clean of litter, water, oil, and other items that would be considered unacceptable standard in maintaining the cleanliness of the area.
• Perform duties as required in the related positions of the department and Door Attendant. Familiar with all procedures of these positions.
• Diplomatically handle or refer guest request and complaints.
• Ensure any safety or security related procedures are implemented and any possible situation is immediately reported.

Skills

Driver's license

Guest service

Stand for long shifts

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Highgate Hotels is seeking a Valet Attendant to warmly welcome guests at the Kimpton Palladian Hotel in Seattle and assist with luggage, parking, and car retrieval, delivering a courteous and efficient guest experience.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and the ability to stand for long periods. Benefits are offered for full-time associates, with travel discounts and competitive medical coverage. Applications open 6/10/2026 and remain until filled.