Hospital Valet Driver - University of Kansas Hospital

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $15.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
accident insurance
critical illness insurance
Hospital Indemnity insurance
401k plan

Job Description

Towne Park is a leading parking and transportation management company dedicated to providing exceptional service and convenient solutions to its clients and their guests. With a strong presence at top hospitals, airports, hotels, and event venues across the United States, Towne Park is known for its commitment to professionalism, safety, and customer satisfaction. The company prides itself on creating a positive work environment where employees are empowered and valued, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for growth. At the University of Kansas Hospital, Towne Park operates its valet services with an emphasis on hospitality and operational excellence, ensuring a seamless experience for guests arriving and departing from one of the region's premier healthcare institutions.

The Valet Driver position at Towne Park for the University of Kansas Hospital is a dynamic role designed for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. Starting at $15 per hour plus cash tips, this role offers competitive pay along with benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance for both full-time and part-time associates. Moreover, the schedule is Monday through Friday with no nights or weekend shifts, catering to those who prefer a consistent weekday work routine. No previous valet experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to enter a service-oriented career with flexible scheduling and ongoing support.

As a Valet Driver, you will be the face of Towne Park’s hospitality services, responsible for safely parking and retrieving guest vehicles while maintaining a friendly and professional demeanor. This role goes beyond driving; you will assist guests with their luggage, provide directions, and offer local information about amenities and attractions, ensuring each guest feels welcomed and valued. Attention to detail is critical, as you will handle claim checks, adhere to parking protocols, and accurately manage revenue transactions when necessary. The role requires physical stamina, as you will be working outdoors in varying weather conditions and may need to exert physical effort lifting items or moving vehicles.

Towne Park prioritizes safety and operational efficiency, providing clear guidelines and training for all employees. You will receive support to develop your skills, including learning how to operate manual transmission vehicles and perform parallel parking if needed. The company also emphasizes respectful and courteous communication, encouraging employees to use guest names and offer personalized service at every interaction. This commitment to service excellence makes the Valet Driver role essential in supporting the hospital’s reputation as a welcoming and accommodating facility for patients, visitors, and staff alike.

Beyond the core duties, the position offers additional perks such as eligibility to enroll in various insurance plans, a 401k retirement savings plan, and telemedicine benefits. These offerings reflect Towne Park’s dedication to its employees’ well-being, recognizing that a satisfied and well-supported workforce is key to delivering top-tier guest services. Overall, the Valet Driver job at the University of Kansas Hospital affords a meaningful career pathway within the hospitality and transportation management sector, with competitive compensation, thoughtful benefits, and a community-focused work environment.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • A valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check
  • Ability to pass a drug screen
  • One (1) month related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • A valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • 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 10's and 100's
  • 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
  • Ability to perform parallel parking

Job Duties

  • Maintain pleasant, friendly and professional demeanor with all guests, co-workers, and clients
  • Acknowledge and greet guests within five feet with a professional and friendly demeanor
  • Use guest last names during interactions
  • Post up in designated areas when not completing tasks
  • Park and retrieve vehicles while driving slowly and cautiously
  • Assist guests with bell services and luggage storage as needed
  • Open all vehicle and hotel doors for guests
  • Assist guests with directions, taxis, reservations and other inquiries
  • Provide guests with information about outlets, meeting rooms and/or amenities of the facility as well as main attractions in the area
  • Deliver messages, items and/or guest amenities as requested
  • Shuttle guests to appropriate places that are approved by the location
  • Explain parking rates and retrieval procedures to guests upon arrival
  • Issue claim checks only after receiving vehicle keys and collect claim checks from all guests prior to issuing keys
  • Consistently complete and maintain 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 complete location on all key tags after parking vehicle
  • Calculate and collect revenue for vehicles when needed

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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