Valet Attendant
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The Jefferson Hotel
Richmond, VA, US
Summary
The Valet Attendant is responsible for providing professional parking and vehicle retrieval services for hotel guests. They must ensure the safety of guest vehicles while maintaining a welcoming and efficient arrival experience.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: The Jefferson Hotel - RICHMOND, VA, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Salary Range: $8.00 - $10.00, Job Shift: Any, The Jefferson Hotel is seeking a dependable and guest-focused Full-Time & Part-Time Valet Attendant to join our Valet Services team. This role is responsible for providing professional parking and vehicle retrieval services while ensuring the utmost care, safety, and efficiency in every guest interaction. The ideal candidate is polished, courteous, and thrives in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment.
We are currently hiring for a Valet Attendant with availability for AM and PM shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Key Requirements
Availability: Must be available to work a flexible schedule between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM, with shifts extending as late as 1:00 AM on weekends, including holidays.
Licensing: Valid Virginia Driver’s License required with an excellent driving record (0+ points only).
Driving Skills: Ability to safely operate both automatic and manual transmission vehicles, including luxury models.
Professionalism: Must maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance at all times.
Dependability: Punctual, reliable, and committed to consistent attendance.
Duties & Responsibilities
Welcome guests warmly and professionally upon arrival.
Safely park and retrieve guest vehicles in a timely manner.
Assist with opening doors and light luggage support as needed.
Record vehicle and guest information accurately and conduct visual inspections for pre-existing damage.
Handle keys and guest property with discretion and care.
Maintain organization and cleanliness of the valet area.
Follow all safety protocols and report incidents immediately.
Support overall traffic flow and team operations to ensure a seamless arrival experience.
Qualifications
Previous customer service experience strongly preferred; hospitality experience a plus.
Precious experience working in valet.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to remain calm and professional during busy arrival and departure periods.
Valid Virginia driver's license and a driving record of 0 or above.
Ability to operate standard and manual transmission.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Traits of a Successful Candidate
Naturally welcoming and attentive in guest interactions.
Confident and composed when handling high-end vehicles.
Detail-oriented and safety-focused.
Team-oriented and proactive in supporting colleagues.
Why Work Here
At The Jefferson Hotel, every arrival sets the tone for an exceptional guest experience. As a Valet Attendant, you’ll play an important role in creating a warm and seamless first impression. We offer a professional and supportive work environment where teamwork, service excellence, and attention to detail are valued. Team members enjoy competitive pay, employee meals, parking, uniforms provided, and opportunities for growth within the hotel.
Qualifications:
Authentically opulent. Eternally relevant. For more than a century, The Jefferson Hotel has provided visitors to the Richmond Region with an extraordinary travel experience in the heart of downtown. The Jefferson’s first guests in 1895 found contemporary conveniences like electric lights and elevators and hot and cold running water in each guest room. Over the ensuing decades, The Jefferson has become synonymous with extraordinary dining, breathtaking architecture, flawless service and Richmond.
Today, guests enjoy that same feeling of luxury created by trend-setting amenities such as televisions in the bathroom vanity mirrors and Nespresso coffee makers seamlessly presented in a meticulously maintained and historically significant building. Genuine, friendly service brings these physical attributes alive to create a uniquely Richmond getaway.
Founded
1895
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitality
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Richmond, Virginia