How to hire a coat check attendant

How to hire a coat check attendant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step coat check attendant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a coat check attendant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new coat check attendant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your coat check attendant job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a coat check attendant for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A coat check attendant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, coat check attendants from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of coat check attendants.

   Type of Coat Check Attendant	Description	Hourly rate
   Coat Check Attendant		$9-16
   Attendant	An attendant is responsible for ensuring excellent customer service by assisting customers with their needs and inquiries, managing complaints, and providing timely actions. Attendants duties include maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of operational areas, monitoring product inventories and requesting necessary stocks and equipment, performing administrative tasks as needed, escalating concerns to the management for immediate resolution, and conducting maintenance services... Show more	$9-17
   Locker Room Attendant	A locker room attendant is someone who checks, monitors, and ensures that all the locker rooms are clean and function well. They are often seen in the locker room of different sports teams, gymnasiums, spas, and other related places... Show more	$10-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Coats
   • Coat Room
   • Professional Greeting
   • Numerical Order
   • Claim Tickets
   • Clean Environment

   Responsibilities:

   • Maintain the gym area and equipment neat and orderly and manage to administer first aid and CPR.
   • Maintain and arrange customer s coats in a timely and organize manner by placing tabs on hangers in numerical order.
   • Provide scooters and wheelchairs to those who request additional assistance.
   • Prepare entr es for resident student body at brunch, lunch and dinner.
   • Provide excellent customer service greet guests with a sense of urgency check guests coats and bags establish a rapport with guests
   • Support daily operations such as verify customers reservations and financial transactions, validating and verification of credit card and monetary transaction.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your coat check attendant job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A coat check attendant salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, coat check attendants' average salary in alabama is 48% less than in maine.
   • Seniority. Entry-level coat check attendants earn 43% less than senior-level coat check attendants.
   • Certifications. A coat check attendant with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a coat check attendant's salary.

   Average coat check attendant salary

   $13.05hourly

   $27,137 yearly

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   Entry-level coat check attendant salary

   $20,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a coat check attendant job description

   A good coat check attendant job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a coat check attendant job description:

   Coat check attendant job description example

   The Opportunity
   
   Delaware North Gaming is hiring seasonal Coat Check Attendants to join our team at Finger Lakes Gaming in Farmington, New York. Full time and Part time $13.20/Hour!
   
   Monday - Thursday: Noon - Midnight
   
   Friday - Sunday: 10am - 1am
   
   At Delaware North, we care about our associates' professional and personal wellbeing. We have a comprehensive benefits program designed to give our associates the comfort, safety, and stability they need to deliver exceptional service to our guests. All associates are eligible for benefits including weekly pay, employee assistance program, training and development, employee discounts, and flexible work schedules. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, and tuition reimbursement are available for eligible associates.
   
   Responsibilities
   
   * Welcomes guests, take coats and puts a ticket on a hanger, and gives a corresponding ticket to guest.
   * Returns coats to guests upon receipt of the ticket and verifies with a ticket on the hanger.
   * Handles guest relations and minor guest disputes.
   * Maintains a safe work and guest environment.
   * Treats each person, guest, or associate as an individual and in a professional manner.
   * Demonstrates skill in dealing with guest complaints, using active listening skills to control difficult situations, and maintaining guest goodwill.
   * Other duties as assigned.
   
   Qualifications
   
   * At least 1 year experience in front desk customer service.
   * Must be able to obtain and maintain a state gaming license.
   * Strong written and verbal communication skills.
   * Demonstrate skill in dealing with guest complaints, using active listening skills to defuse difficult and sometimes emotionally charged situations to maintain the customer's goodwill.
   * Understand the goals and vision of the organization, and demonstrate commitment to those goals in terms of individual and team performance.
   
   Physical Requirements
   
   * Ability to lift or carry 50 pounds.
   * Ability to stand 100% of the time.
   * Exposure to high volume noise.
   
   Who We Are
   
   Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack, owned and operated by Delaware North, features more than 1,500 video gaming machines and brings the thrill of live thoroughbred racing from April to November and year-round simulcast wagering on thoroughbred and harness racing from across the country. Finger Lakes presents various dining options including a large buffet.
   
   At Delaware North, you'll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it's in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there's no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.
   
   Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find coat check attendants for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your coat check attendant job on Zippia to find and recruit coat check attendant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting coat check attendants requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new coat check attendant

   Once you've decided on a perfect coat check attendant candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new coat check attendant. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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