Valet Attendant

Description

Essential Functions: Provide professional Valet service while cashiering, receiving, parking, and returning guests’ vehicles in a safe, timely, and friendly manner while following safe driving practices and obeying traffic laws and garage policies. Greet all guests and answer questions about our valet service and the surrounding Seattle area. Process all point of sale transactions accurately. Provide accurate and concise directions and information about Seattle Center Campus, the Space Needle, and other Seattle area destinations.

Experience & Skills Required: Must have excellent guest service and communication skills. Must be able to prioritize and solve problems independently under challenging conditions. Job requires no more than one driving infraction in the past three years, ability to drive a manual transmission, and have a valid Washington State Driver’s License. Multitasking abilities is a must. Able to communicate effectively using the English language.

Other Ideal Qualifications: Strong guest service background with a proven track record to provide professional, world class guest service in busy conditions. Previous Valet experience helpful but not required.

Physical Demands: Ability to stand, walk, and run (including stairs) for the entire length of a shift. Ability to meet all physical demands in extreme heat, cold, and wet weather conditions repeatedly. The vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Typical shift is approximately 8 hours.

Full Time, Union Represented, Hourly Position

Hourly Rate: $22.30 - $22.30 / hour ( + tips)

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability
• Pension and self funded 401k plan
• Paid Holidays ( 5 per year)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement of 50%, up to $ 2500 / year
• 25% discount for many purchases at the Space Needle (Retail, Food and Beverage, not applied towards alcohol purchases)
• Charitable Contributions / Matching Gift, up to $200 year
• $50 / month towards orca card or parking

The Space Needle symbolizes the innovative and forward-thinking spirit of Seattle. Our Team Members reflect our inclusive city, diverse country, and multicultural world. As an equal opportunity employer, we make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, physical, or mental disability, military status, political ideology, genetic information, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. All Team Members and potential Team Members who apply for an opening will be considered without regard to these factors. We carefully screen applicants based on qualifications such as their training, education, skills, aptitude, experience, and previous work record.