Valet Attendant - Charleston, SC
Position Summary
As a Valet Attendant, you are more than just someone who parks cars - you are the first impression and the final goodbye. You create a welcoming, professional experience for every guest from the moment they arrive until they depart. In this role, you will safely and efficiently park and retrieve vehicles while delivering exceptional customer service with energy, confidence, and attention to detail. Your ability to move quickly, communicate clearly, and maintain a polished presence directly shapes the guest experience. If you enjoy being active, working outdoors, interacting with people, and being part of a fast-paced hospitality environment, this position offers the opportunity to earn competitive pay plus tips while building valuable customer service skills. Every shift is an opportunity to make someone’s day better - and represent the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and hospitality.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Vehicle Inspections
- Conduct vehicle damage inspections and document parking locations on claim tickets.
- Safety
- Safely and efficiently park and retrieve guest vehicles while adhering to proper key handling procedures.
- Follow all safety protocols to maintain personal and vehicle security.
- Compliance
- Maintain compliance with attendance and timekeeping policies, including clocking in/out for shifts and breaks and accurately reporting tips.
- Housekeeping
- Keep valet areas clean, organized, and presentable always.
- Customer Service and Teamwork
- Handle challenging situations with professionalism, resolve problems promptly, and ensure high-quality service.
- Balance individual responsibilities while fostering a positive team environment, supporting colleagues, and recognizing team accomplishments.
- Attendance and Professionalism
- Maintain regular attendance, adhere to company policies, and uphold PMC standards for safe and efficient parking operations.
- Arrive on time, in full uniform, and properly groomed before clocking in.
- Additional Responsibilities
- Perform other tasks as needed to support the company’s operational goals, while remaining flexible and responsive to changing business needs.
- Attend the required staff meetings and complete all assigned training modules on time.
- Education/Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Customer service experience preferred; customer service attitude and a willing, helpful demeanor is mandatory.
- Certificates and Licenses
- A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required for this role, along with maintaining an acceptable motor vehicle record with no more than three moving violations within a three-year period.
- Candidates must also pass and maintain a clean background check.
- No special certifications are necessary for this position.
- Hospitality, Customer Service and Communication
- Provide exceptional guest service through professional communication, active listening, and personalized assistance, creating a welcoming and memorable experience that aligns with company standards and fosters a positive environment for guests and team members.
- Organize support and adaptability
- Follow company policies and procedures.
- Adapt to changing work environments and manage competing demands effectively while handling unexpected situations with flexibility and professionalism.
- Dependability and Safety
- Demonstrates dependability by following instructions, maintaining work schedules, and ensuring timely task completion.
- Adhere to safety procedures, take appropriate action when needed, and report unsafe conditions, while properly using and maintaining equipment to ensure workplace efficiency and safety.
- This role requires stamina to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs. for extended periods, often in varied weather conditions.
- Team members must maintain a professional appearance and adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays is essential to support guest needs and hotel operations.
- Work takes place in both indoor and outdoor environments, including on-site parking facilities and corporate settings.
- Team members regularly collaborate with colleagues, vendors, and clients, use computers, communicate by phone, and operate in environments that may be noisy and include moving vehicles and exposure to the elements.
- Health Benefits – Medical, vision and dental insurance – Upon eligibility
- 401K – Upon eligibility
- Supplemental Insurance – Life insurance and critical illness
- Bonus opportunities
- Internal leadership development program
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Tuition assistance through Bellevue University – Up to $5,250 per year
- Nationwide discounts through Perks at Work
- Military friendly employer
- Employee at Will
Competency/Qualifications
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Pay Transparency
Parking Management Company is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. PMC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.
Additional Compensation And Benefits
Reimbursement for Work-Related Phone Usage
Employee may be required to use personal cell phones for work-related communication, including coordination with team members, managers, and clients, as well as accessing work applications. Reimbursement for work-related phone usage will follow company policy.
Pay Transparency
Parking Management Company is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. PMC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Parking Management Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.