Valet/Parking Attendant

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 2%

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Employee Discounts

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Job summary

The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel in Seattle seeks a Part-time Valet/Parking Attendant to warmly welcome guests and provide safe, efficient parking services. You will assist with luggage, coordinate with hotel teams, and ensure smooth arrivals and departures with a focus on hospitality and safety.

Ideal candidates will have prior valet or guest service experience, a valid driver’s license, and strong communication skills to deliver outstanding first impressions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous valet/guest service experience preferred.
• Strong communication and guest service skills required.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and provide valet and parking services.
• Safely park, retrieve, and transport guest vehicles per hotel procedures.
• Assist guests with luggage handling and general hotel information as needed.
• Maintain organized vehicle flow, parking operations, and guest arrivals/departures.
• Coordinate with Front Desk, Bell Services, Concierge, Security, and hotel leadership for seamless experiences.
• Monitor parking areas for safety, cleanliness, and readiness; respond to requests promptly.
• Maintain accurate vehicle logs, valet tickets, and key control per policy.
• Support VIP arrivals, events, and transportation needs as required.
• Follow traffic laws and hotel safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Driver's license

Clean driving record

Customer service

Communication skills

Hospitality experience

Job description

Valet/Parking Attendant# Welcome, People People!## Valet/Parking AttendantApply: The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel- Seattle, WA: Part time: Posted Today: R-0074636**We’re People People. Are you?**We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast ). With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be.But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting). **What this role is all about** First impressions matter — and our Valet & Parking Attendants help create welcoming, seamless arrival and departure experiences for every guest. As a Valet & Parking Attendant, you’ll provide safe, efficient, and professional parking services while delivering exceptional hospitality from the moment guests arrive at the property. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys interacting with people, thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment, and takes pride in delivering thoughtful, attentive guest service. If you’re dependable, energetic, and passionate about hospitality — we’d love to meet you. **What you’ll be doing*** Welcome guests warmly upon arrival and provide friendly, professional, and attentive valet and parking services.* Safely park, retrieve, and transport guest vehicles according to hotel operational procedures and safety standards.* Assist guests with luggage handling, directions, transportation coordination, and general hotel information as needed.* Maintain organized vehicle flow, parking operations, traffic control, and guest arrivals/departures throughout shifts.* Coordinate closely with Front Desk, Bell Services, Concierge, Security, and hotel leadership teams to support seamless guest experiences.* Monitor parking areas, entrances, and valet operations to ensure cleanliness, safety, organization, and operational readiness.* Respond promptly and professionally to guest requests, operational changes, and service recovery situations.* Maintain accurate vehicle logs, valet tickets, key control procedures, and operational documentation according to hotel policies.* Support VIP arrivals, group events, weddings, conferences, and special guest transportation needs as required.* Follow all traffic laws, hotel safety procedures, vehicle handling guidelines, and guest service standards at all times.* Help foster a welcoming, energetic, and guest-focused atmosphere aligned with Sonesta’s People People philosophy.* Any other duties as assigned.**What great looks like*** Previous valet, parking, transportation, hospitality, hotel, guest service, or customer service experience preferred.* Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.* Ability to safely operate guest vehicles including automatic and manual transmission vehicles where applicable.* Strong communication, interpersonal, and guest service skills with a polished and professional presence.* Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment.* Strong attention to detail with a focus on guest satisfaction, safety, and operational accuracy.* Positive attitude with a dependable, service-focused, and team-oriented mindset.* Knowledge of local area information, transportation services, and hospitality service standards preferred.* Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and event support as needed.* A passion for hospitality, teamwork, guest engagement, and creating exceptional first and last impressions. **Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information****Pay Rate:** $21.30 per hour plus tips. Base pay offered is reflective of minimum wage requirement. **How we reward you**At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer: * Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance* Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match* 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match* Paid Vacation & Sick Time* Paid Parental Leave* Company-Paid Life Insurance* Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability* Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance* Educational Assistance* Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these )* Additional Perks & Employee Discounts **Our Commitment to You** Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. **Before You Apply** To be considered, please complete the full application in addition to submitting your resume. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.