Job Type: Part time
At Towne Park, it’s more than a job, you can make an impact. A career with us is rewarding in more ways than one.As a hospitality services company, our commitment is to create smiles by delivering exceptional experiences. When you work with us, you have an opportunity to impact the millions of patients, visitors and guests we proudly serve. Whether providing compassionate service that eases the anxiety of a patient and their family, creating a memorable experience for a guest in a new city, or helping a colleague, every day is a new opportunity to brighten someone else’s day and make an impact. When we see a customer, a client or one of our own team members smile, we know we made an impact. It’s why we do what we do. Towne Park is a place where you can make a difference and create smiles every day.Valet Driver - We offer flexible schedules, the ability to earn cash tips and a fun work environment We are America’s leading hospitality and healthcare services company, based in Conshohocken, PA. With over 13,500 part-time and full-time employees, we operate at more than 800 sites across 50 markets nationwide. In addition to flexible schedules, great earning potential and growth opportunities, we offer our employees learning and development programs. The Position:We’re looking for valet drivers with excellent people and communication skills, proficiency in English -both verbally and written - and the ability to perform physical activities such as running, lifting, and bending. Valid driver’s license required. As the valet driver, you will establish positive guest relationships through the consistent delivery of excellent customer service. More specifically, you will be responsible for parking and retrieving guest vehicles with high levels of effectiveness and efficiency. Valet drivers must possess the ability to work independently and in a team environment while observing safety precautions at all times. Your responsibilities will also include maintaining and cleaning equipment and the valet area to ensure a presentable and safe work environment. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.We offer:•   Full-time and part-time hourly positions available•   Flexible work schedules: days, evenings, overnight and weekend shifts•   Cash tips - distributed daily•   Growth and career opportunities (we promote from within)The Company: Towne Park's unique culture offers a fast-paced, high-energy work environment that nurtures teamwork and provides opportunities for growth and advancement. For nearly 30 years we have been partnering with some of the most respected corporations in the world, including premiere global hospitality brands and state-of-the-art hospitals. We offer a broad array of world-class, high-impact services and are known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.•   Towne Park has been honored as a “Best Run Company,” a “Best Place to Work” and frequently been named one of “America’s Fastest Growing Companies.” •   Our people are our most important asset. Towne Park fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes advancement and maximizes potential. Need more reasons to apply?•   Fun work environment with like-minded people•   Work at premier locations in your city•   Meet interesting and well-known people •   Potential to drive luxury and exotic vehiclesJOB SUMMARYThe Guest Service Associate is responsible for providing exceptional customer service to guests or patients in an attentive, friendly and efficient manner. The Guest Service Associate is responsible for driving, parking and retrieving guest vehicles in a prompt yet safe manner and assisting guests in and out of their vehicle during arrival and departure.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESGuest ServiceMaintains pleasant, friendly and professional demeanor with all customer, co-workers, and clientsAcknowledges and greets customer within five feet with a professional and friendly demeanorUses guest last names during interactionsUses salutation of the day and welcomes guests to the locationPractices proper Towne Park phone etiquettePosts up in designated areas when not completing tasksRuns at top speed to park and retrieve vehicles and drives slowly and cautiouslyAssists guests with bell services and luggage storage as needed (when applicable)Opens all vehicle and property doors for guestsAssists customers with directions, taxis, reservations and other inquiriesProvides customers with information about outlets, meeting rooms and/or amenities of the facility as well as main attractions in the areaDelivers messages, items and/or guest amenities as requestedTransport guests to appropriate places that are approved by the location (when applicable)Explains parking rates and retrieval procedures to guests upon arrivalSystems and StandardsCompletes all tasks in a timely manner as instructed by the Account ManagerTreats guests and associates with courtesy, respect and dignityFollows all appearance standards as set forth by Towne Park, including complete approved pressed uniformFollows all attendance standards as set forth by Towne Park, as required by the scheduling which may vary according to the needs of the locationExecutes all terms and conditions as set forth in the Towne Park Associate Handbook and other policies and proceduresMaintains clean, neat work environment including all surrounding areas of ramp, valet desk, wheel chairs, parking area, bell carts, bell closet, trash receptacles and ash urnsConsistently completes location on all key tags after parking vehicleCalculates and collects revenue for vehicles when neededSafety and Risk ManagementFollows site specific safety and security proceduresPractices preventative safety procedures as set forth by Towne Park, including safe lifting techniquesIssues claim checks only after receiving vehicle keys and collects claim checks from all guests prior to issuing keysConsistently completes and maintains all ticket information including key tag, guest folio, location of vehicle, damage survey and claim check receipt from all vehicles taken into the valet systemReports all accidents and incidents observed on shift to Guest Service Coordinator or Account Manager immediatelyUses only equipment trained to use and operates all equipment in a safe mannerImmediately secures all keys on belt clip or in a locked key boxReports all potential hazards and safety concerns to Account ManagerKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESAbility to read and write standard English languageAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memosAbility to write simple correspondenceAbility to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to guests, clients and other employees of the organizationAbility to add and subtract three digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s; ability to perform these operations using units of American moneyAbility to understand 24 hour and military time systemsAbility to understand rates applicable to time passedQUALIFICATIONSAbility to operate a manual transmission is highly desirablePerform parallel parkingMust have and maintain a valid drivers license and clean driving recordFor insurance purposes, must be at least 18 years of age and be able to pass a criminal background and drug screenMust complete the Wheelchair Safety Training course provided by Towne ParkIf providing shuttle services, may be subject to additional requirementsPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT                                                                                                   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate is regularly required to run; stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally. Must be able to push and pull 75 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally.Must be able to push and pull (on wheelchair) 100 to 350 pounds frequently over considerable distancesWorking flexible schedules and extended hours are sometimes required.ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ACCEPTANCEI understand that every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible.  However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that I will be required to perform.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment of the position.  I accept that at any time there may be modifications or changes to the above job description.I have read and understand the above job description.  I acknowledge that all items are essential to the job. I understand what the job demands and I agree that I am able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.____________________________________         ___________________________________           ________________Associate Signature                                          Associate Name (Printed)                                  Date