How to hire a valet parker

How to hire a valet parker, step by step

Here's a step-by-step valet parker hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your valet parker 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 valet parker for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A valet parker's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, valet parkers 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 valet parkers.

   Type of Valet Parker	Description	Hourly rate
   Valet Parker		$10-18
   Lot Attendant	Lot attendants typically work at car dealerships, airports, event venues, and other facilities responsible for automobile parking and parking ticket issuance. They are responsible for receiving new shipments, moving and arranging vehicles, and ensuring the inclusion of all car accessories... Show more	$12-18
   Parking Lot Attendant	A parking lot attendant is primarily in charge of maintaining the smooth flow of traffic in and out of a garage or parking lot. Most parking attendants have the responsibility to assist clients and ensure all fees are paid while maintaining a professional and courteous approach... Show more	$10-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Vehicles
   • Cleanliness
   • Customer Service
   • Open Doors
   • Credit Card Transactions
   • Guest Vehicles
   • Hotel Guests
   • Car Doors
   • Professional Demeanor
   • Vehicle Doors
   • Exceptional Guest
   • Front Desk
   • Traffic Control
   • Professional Appearance

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   Responsibilities:

   • Respond to special requests from VIP gas with unique needs and follow up to promote satisfaction.
   • Leverage strengths in persuasive communications to offer VIP parking services
   • Facilitate hospitality for hospital patients, park vehicles, organize keys, and document parking actions.
   • Assist Disney guests in parking and operate the tram that take guests to and from the park.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, valet parkers' average salary in louisiana is 51% less than in vermont.
   • Seniority. Entry-level valet parkers earn 45% less than senior-level valet parkers.
   • Certifications. A valet parker 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 valet parker's salary.

   Average valet parker salary

   $13.70hourly

   $28,489 yearly

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   Entry-level valet parker salary

   $21,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a valet parker job description

   A job description for a valet parker role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a valet parker job description:

   Valet parker job description example

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   Parks and retrieves customer's passenger vehicles, while providing excellent customer service with an upbeat and positive attitude.
   
   Qualifications :
   
   Previous experiences, as a Valet Parking Attendant/Driver is preferred. Must possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to express oneself in a professional, clear and concise fashion. One-year previous customer service experience is preferred, with the ability to provide courteous, friendly and efficient service. Must be able to present a valid California drivers license record with no moving violations or traffic citations in the past 5 years. Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift. Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team. Must present a well-groomed appearance. Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
   
   Essential Job Functions:
   
   Acknowledges greets and converses in English with customers who leave their car in Valet for parking. Drives and parks cars to designated area of Rincon parking lot. Safely returns any cars from the Valet parking area back to customers. Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory, departmental and company policies.
   
   Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands:
   
   Must be able to work and quickly maneuver inside and outside, sometimes in temperatures in excess of 115 degrees and as cold as 10 degrees. Must be able to run for extended periods on all types of surfaces, as well as, up and down stairs. Must be able to drive all types of passenger vehicles with automatic or manual transmissions in a safe fashion. Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues. Must be able to speak English clearly.
   
   Harrah's reserves the right to make changes to this job description whenever necessary.
   
   Preference is given to qualified Rincon tribal members and members of other federally recognized tribes.
   
   "Join us in our battle against boredom! Creativity, innovation and inspiration welcome!"
   
   Are you ready to take a step in the fun direction? Join the team at the fourth largest resort property in San Diego County!
   
   Why would you to want to join our team? At Harrah's Resort Southern California, making grownups smile is what we do best, which is why we stack our dream team with passionate, energetic, Funmakers. It's a place where creativity, innovation and inspiration are always welcome! We provide a funner (we are in Funner, California after all!) culture which encourages and celebrates people being the best that they can be. It's a special environment that you can't find anywhere else!
   
   Caesars Entertainment will engage in an interactive process and make reasonable accommodations, as required by law, for individuals with disabilities or to accommodate pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, or where a conflict exists between the position and an individuals' religious beliefs or practices.
   
   The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position.
   
   The Company reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.
   
   As a part of the new hire process, finalist candidates will be required to complete a drug test and background check prior to an offer being extended, except where applicable law requires that such pre-employment screening occur post-offer. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, national origin, sex, age over 40, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
   
   Parks and retrieves customer's passenger vehicles, while providing excellent customer service with an upbeat and positive attitude.

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5. Post your job

   To find valet parkers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any valet parkers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level valet parkers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit valet parkers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   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 valet parker

   Once you've found the valet parker candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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