Valet Driver

Location: Silo Ridge Field Club, Amenia, New York (seasonal position through November 2026).

About the role

The Valet Driver is the first and last point of contact for members and guests, responsible for creating positive, lasting impressions while assisting with parking and driving transit vans to transport passengers onsite or to off‑site locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service and communication at all times with members, guests, and team members.
• Meet and greet all arriving/departing members and guests in a timely manner.
• Park and retrieve member, guest, and customer vehicles or golf carts in specified areas efficiently and safely.
• Drive, pick up, or drop off members and VIP guests around the local area, including the airport.
• Perform drive‑and‑park assignments per department policies and procedures.
• Keep parking areas clean and orderly.
• Provide member assistance and information (directions, baggage handling, wheelchair loading/unloading, etc.).
• Ensure members’ and guests’ belongings are retrieved and delivered to the proper outlet.
• Maintain clean transportation shuttles and company vehicles (basic cleaning services such as car wash, interior wiping, and brief vacuuming).
• Check condition of transport vehicle’s tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment.
• Provide deliveries/pickups and run other errands as needed.
• Prepare and submit reports that include number of passenger trips, ridership, hours worked, mileage, and fuel consumption.
• Comply with local and public traffic laws, highway safety rules, and regulations.
• Follow written and verbal geographical directions.
• Operate light and heavy passenger vans and buses for transport to airports, off‑site housing, entertainment/activities, and more as needed.
• Monitor and maintain staff transportation schedules.
• Attend department meetings and trainings as necessary.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid U.S. driver’s license or international equivalent.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least six (6) months of guest‑service experience in a high‑volume environment (restaurant, resort, or private club).
• Prior valet attendant experience in a luxury club or private resort setting (preferred).
• Proficient in proper and safe driving of vehicles.
• Driving record that meets the club’s insurance requirements.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods and use vision, hearing, and hands/arms to drive multi‑passenger vehicles.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and shifts longer than eight (8) hours.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
• Ability to meet physical demands (working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, moving for periods greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting/carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds).
• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to stay calm and focused during busy periods.
• Flexibility to pivot to new projects and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Pay

$18.00 – $20.00 USD per hour, based on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employee meals.
• Referral incentives and recognition programs.
• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities.
• Work‑family culture.

About Us

Silo Ridge Field Club is a private, gated community on 850 acres in New York’s Hudson Valley, featuring 300 residences, an 18‑hole Tom Fazio‑designed golf course, an equestrian center, a state‑of‑the‑art fitness center, and Discovery’s renowned Outdoor Pursuits program. The club’s employees integrate personal talent and passion with diverse cultures and communities while delivering the highest level of member and guest service.

Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real‑estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts, creating one‑of‑a‑kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the world’s most beautiful places.