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Hotel Valet Attendant - Embassy Suites Downtown Madison

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $12.00 - $14.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Split Shifts
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Benefits

accident insurance
critical illness insurance
Hospital Indemnity insurance
Telemedicine benefits
401k Retirement Plan

Job Description

Towne Park is a prominent company specializing in providing premier parking and guest services across various locations. Known for its dedication to exceptional customer service, Towne Park offers a professional and welcoming environment focused on enhancing the overall experience of guests utilizing parking facilities. The company is committed to ensuring that every guest feels valued and receives efficient, attentive service that meets the highest standards of hospitality. Towne Park locations typically serve hotels, airports, event centers, and other facilities where parking and guest assistance are essential components of the visitor experience.

The Guest Service Associate role at Towne Park is crucial to the company’s mission, as it directly impacts guest satisfaction and the smooth operation of parking services. This position involves interacting with guests in a friendly and professional manner while managing vehicle parking, retrieval, and luggage assistance with safety and care. The Guest Service Associate plays a vital role in upholding Towne Park’s reputation by providing attentive hospitality services and ensuring that all guests’ needs are met promptly and courteously.

This position offers an hourly wage ranging from $12 to $14, supplemented by tips that may add an additional $5 to $10 per hour. The work schedule may include shifts in the morning or evening to accommodate the varying needs of guests. Towne Park also offers employees access to a comprehensive benefits package, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, telemedicine benefits, and participation in a 401(k) retirement savings plan, though eligibility depends on job classification, tenure, and hours worked. Seasonal and temporary employees are typically not eligible for these benefits.

The role requires a balance of physical capability and interpersonal skills. Guest Service Associates are expected to engage guests warmly, provide efficient vehicle handling by driving cautiously, assist with luggage, and offer guidance related to parking rates, local amenities, and transportation options. They handle claim checks carefully and ensure accurate documentation for all vehicles in the valet system. Physical demands include lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally and working outdoors in varied weather conditions, which requires stamina and resilience.

Soft skills like the ability to communicate effectively, read and write simple correspondence, perform basic math calculations related to money transactions, and present information clearly are essential for this role. A valid driver's license is mandatory, and skills such as operating a manual transmission and parallel parking may be highly desirable. The position typically functions under direct supervision with specific instructions, where accuracy and attention to detail are critical to avoid operational disruptions.

Overall, this role is ideal for individuals who enjoy customer service, are physically active, and thrive in dynamic environments where safety and guest satisfaction are top priorities. Towne Park supports its team members with structured training and a positive working environment aimed at career growth and development within the company.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver’s license for the applicable state or commutable distance
  • One month related experience or equivalent education
  • Ability to effectively communicate in English
  • Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with American money
  • Physical ability to lift up to 100 pounds
  • Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions
  • Ability to operate a vehicle safely and cautiously
  • Willingness to work AM/PM shift times
  • Ability to perform parallel parking and manual transmission operation highly desirable

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Must hold a valid driver’s license for the state you are applying to work, or within a commutable distance from the state you are applying to work
  • One (1) month related experience and/or training
  • OR equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
  • 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
  • Perform parallel parking

Job Duties

  • Maintains pleasant, friendly and professional demeanor with all guests, co-workers, and clients
  • Acknowledges and greets guests within five feet with a professional and friendly demeanor
  • Uses guest last names during interactions
  • Uses salutation of the day and welcomes guests to the location
  • Practices proper Towne Park phone etiquette
  • Posts up in designated areas when not completing tasks
  • Parks and retrieves vehicles while driving slowly and cautiously
  • Assists guests with bell services and luggage storage as needed
  • Opens all vehicle and hotel doors for guests
  • Assists guests with directions, taxis, reservations and other inquiries
  • Provides guests with information about outlets, meeting rooms and/or amenities of the facility as well as main attractions in the area
  • Delivers messages, items and/or guest amenities as requested
  • Shuttles guests to appropriate places that are approved by the location
  • Explains parking rates and retrieval procedures to guests upon arrival
  • Issues claim checks only after receiving vehicle keys and collects claim checks from all guests prior to issuing keys
  • Consistently completes and maintains 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 completes location on all key tags after parking vehicle
  • Calculates and collects revenue for vehicles when needed

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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