What are the responsibilities and job description for the Valet Attendant position at Residence Inn by Marriott Missoula?
Valet Attendant
Are you a skilled and responsible driver with a keen attention to detail? Do you pride yourself on being respectful, honest, and trustworthy, with a commitment to providing exceptional service? As a Valet Attendant, you'll be entrusted with the care of our guests' vehicles, ensuring each car is handled with the utmost care and returned in pristine condition. Your dedication to providing a seamless and professional experience will set the tone for guests as they arrive and depart. In the role of Valet Attendant, you will:
- Be the Smile that Greets the Guest – offer a warm welcome. Say hello, good morning, good evening. Open a car door. Assist with luggage. And then park each guest’s car with care and precision, delivering it back to them as they gave it to you. Take great care and great pride in what you do.
- Be a Source of Information – respond to guests’ inquiries about directions, happenings, local restaurants, hotel info with a helpful attitude and a smile.
- Be a Safety & Security Agent – follow your hotel’s established safety and security policies & procedures. Anticipate problems and call management as needed. Be sure when you park the guests’ car you double-check lock and windows and handle all keys as per policy. Assist the guests with any issues that might have arisen during their parking experience.
Job Requirements
1 year of prior hotel or related experience preferred and an excellent driving record, verified by a Motor Vehicle Administration report, is required. You must have the ability to drive all vehicle speed shifts – e.g. automatic and manual as well as vehicles of all sizes, e.g. van, limousines and automobiles. You must have the ability to communicate effectively. Physical requirements include the ability to work long hours in all kinds of weather. Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force periodically, and/or up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The right candidate will possess the ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body and arms and will be able to work under variable temperatures and noise levels.