Valet Parking Attendant

Description

Position: Valet Parking Attendant
Location: District of Columbia
Hourly Pay: $18.40
Schedule/Shift: Varying

At Reimagined Parking, we believe great people drive great results. That’s why we prioritize our teams, champion a positive culture, and relentlessly pursue excellence.

The Valet Attendant is responsible for safely and efficiently parking and retrieving guest vehicles while delivering a high level of customer service. This role requires prompt, courteous, and caring interactions with all guests and timely responses to customer needs. The Valet Attendant works collaboratively with team members, the Operations Manager, and/or Shift Supervisor to ensure quality service, operational efficiency, and adherence to safety standards, as well as compliance with all applicable state and local laws.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the full valet service process from arrival to departure, including greeting guests, retrieving keys, issuing tickets, and entering customer information via electronic devices
• Park and retrieve guest vehicles safely and efficiently, ensuring proper vehicle placement and accurate tracking of vehicle location
• Inspect vehicles for pre‑existing damage and document findings using electronic or manual ticketing systems
• Deliver exceptional customer service by building rapport, responding promptly to inquiries, and providing directions or assistance as needed
• Act as a professional brand ambassador by courteously interacting with guests, opening vehicle doors, and assisting with unloading and loading personal items
• Maintain vehicle safety and security by directing traffic, positioning barricades, monitoring ramp or drive areas, and arranging towing services when required
• Request, collect, and accurately process applicable valet fees; assist with reconciling end‑of‑shift revenue and ticket distribution
• Retrieve vehicles promptly for waiting guests and assist with luggage or personal items when necessary
• Immediately report incidents, accidents, or claims to the Operations Manager or Shift Lead
• Communicate professionally and effectively with guests, clients, supervisors, and teammates at all times

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to communicate with guests
• Ability to learn quickly and use sound decision making to thrive in fast-paced environments
• Ability to operate guest vehicles requiring normal coordination, including eye-hand, hand-foot
• Ability to move from valet stand to customer cars by walking or running for extended period of time, sometimes for the entire duration of shift
• Previous valet experience preferred
• Ability to operate manual transmission vehicles (stick shift)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license with good driving records.
• Must successfully pass a background check, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and able to provide documentation verifying eligibility, as required by the Department of Homeland Security. Reimagined Parking participates in the E‑Verify program to confirm employment eligibility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Operate guest vehicles requiring normal coordination, including eye-hand, hand-foot
• Move from valet stand to customer cars by walking or running for extended periods of time, sometimes for entire duration of shift
• Occasionally lift and carry customer luggage or personal items, up to 50 lbs

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in parking facilities including garages, lots, booths, and outdoor areas.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, wind, and snow depending on the region and season.
• Fast‑paced environment requiring consistent customer interaction.
• Exposure to vehicle traffic, noise, and varying weather conditions.
• Interaction with upset or frustrated customers while maintaining professionalism.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain an all‐inclusive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Benefits

Join our team and enjoy an outstanding benefits package, including:

(Full Time Only)

• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 10 days of paid time off, plus 8 paid holidays, so you can rest and recharge.
• Comprehensive Health Plans: Access top-notch Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your family.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Company paid basic life and Short-Term Disability to secure your future with essential protection for you and additional options for your loved ones.
• 401(k) Plan: Benefit from a generous employer match with immediate vesting to help you save for retirement.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access behavioral Health Care to assist with personal needs for you and your family members.
• Parental and Caregiver Leave: Enjoy time off to support your growing family or care for loved ones.

(Part Time)

• 401(k) Plan: Benefit from a generous employer match with immediate vesting to help you save for retirement.
• Sick Time Off: Prioritize your health and well-being with paid sick leave based on state laws and regulations.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access behavioral Health Care to assist with personal needs for you and your family members.

Union:

• If this position is union‑represented, employment terms, benefits, and conditions are governed by the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

United States - California applicants only:The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, and other local ordinance, as applicable. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the Company is concerned about a conviction or convictions that is/are directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction(s), provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. A criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship upon certain job duties of this employment position, and such criminal history may result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Find out more about the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance at https://opportunity.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FCO-FAQ-Final-Updated-with-Recommendations.pdf. Find out more about the California Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage: https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/. The Reimagined Parking family of nationally recognized operating companies–Impark, Lanier Parking, Republic Parking, AmeriPark, and Park One—is a leading people-driven, tech-powered parking solutions provider. Our workforce of 6,500 manages 2,500 high-density parking facilities across 275 North American cities, generating 34 million digital transactions annually.

Reimagined Parking is an equal opportunity employer. Reimagined Parking does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, religion or creed, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected ground of discrimination/class status protected by state/provincial or federal law, as applicable. Reimagined Parking complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.