Valet Attendant - Day Shift

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Full-time Regular Hartford, CT, Hartford, CT, US

Salary Range: $22.00 To $27.00 Hourly

Looking for full-time work (with benefits) or part-time work in addition to another job or school? Are you customer service friendly? Do you like the outdoors? If so, then Valet Park of America is looking for you to become part of our growing team.

This posting is for FT staff. The primary schedule will be 8am-4pm M-F, with flexibility needed, and availability for special event and weekend hours may also be needed.

Pay:
Base Rate + Tip, Potential to earn $22-27 an hour and more to start. Valets will earn a base rate plus tips. Base rates start at $16.94 per hour, plus tips.

• Positive company culture
• Numerous Benefits and Incentive Programs for Employees
• Weekly payroll!
• Quarterly newsletter to update you on what's new with the company and to inform you on new opportunities
• We promote management from within the company.
• At VPA you are not just a face, all levels of management get to know each and every one of you when working side by side
• In this tough economy our company has still been growing at a rapid rate providing new opportunities for staff
• Valet Park of America is committed to its customers, clients, employees, and community.
• Scholarship Opportunities

The primary purpose of this position is to greet and assist customers, park their vehicles, and be a visible representative of the establishment we provide services for. After parking the vehicle, the attendant will run back to their station and be prepared to assist the next patron.

• Be able to drive a standard transmission vehicle to the satisfaction of management (training is available in some situations)
• Have your own transportation (driving experience)
• Have experience working in customer service
• Be over the age of 18 (due to laws about operating heavy machinery)
• License(s) required – The general Valet Attendant position requires a valid Class D license to operate a motor vehicle. This license must have been held for at least one year prior to applying.
• A driving record will be required at the time of application, and it must be approved for the applicant to be considered for a position. The Class D license must be kept in good standing for the duration of employment.

• Standing for the duration of the shift
• Running/jogging to retrieve vehicles up to 50 times a day or more
• Entering and exiting customers' vehicles 75 or more times daily
• Lifting wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, baggage, gifts, etc. (in and out of customers' vehicles)
• Communicate effectively in English with customers and coworkers

Outdoors for the duration of the shift. Inclement weather (hot, cold, precipitation, etc.) will significantly impact the employees' work environment. Shifts will not be canceled due to inclement weather and all employees will be required to attend their scheduled shifts, and maintain a high quality of work despite weather conditions.

• All employees must undergo a criminal records check
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays when necessary
• Must have a neat appearance and good attitude
• All employees are hired on a 30-day trial period. If during that time the employee does not perform their duties to the satisfaction of management, they can be terminated without cause
• All employees will train for four shifts. During this time they will not receive tips but will receive a higher pay rate as compensation
• VPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Management will make all final decisions regarding employment offers