How to hire a valet runner

How to hire a valet runner, step by step

Here's a step-by-step valet runner 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 runner job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new valet runner
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The valet runner hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect valet runner also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents valet runner salaries for various positions.

   Type of Valet Runner	Description	Hourly rate
   Valet Runner		$10-19
   Parking Attendant	A parking attendant's role is to manage the parking and traffic operations within a particular property or establishment. Their primary responsibility is to assist clients in their vehicles as they move and navigate, ensuring order and safety in the parking lot or garage... Show more	$9-16
   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 Service
   • Valet Service
   • Excellent Guest
   • Customer Vehicles
   • Greeting Guests
   • Car Doors
   • Hotel Guests
   • Luggage Assistance
   • Guest Luggage
   • AAA
   • Guest Satisfaction
   • Retrieve Guest Vehicles
   • Vehicle Damage
   • Open Doors

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   Responsibilities:

   • Resolve customer issues, and give VIP service to guests.
   • Maintain a professional relationship with all VIP and returning guests.
   • Facilitate hospitality for hospital patients, park vehicles, organize keys, and document parking actions.
   • Provide hands-on service such as lifting, carrying luggage and assembling motorize scooters and wheelchairs.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, valet runners' average salary in louisiana is 51% less than in vermont.
   • Seniority. Entry-level valet runners earn 46% less than senior-level valet runners.
   • Certifications. A valet runner 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 runner's salary.

   Average valet runner salary

   $14.51hourly

   $30,173 yearly

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   Entry-level valet runner salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a valet runner job description

   A valet runner job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a valet runner job description:

   Valet runner job description example

   Parks vehicles at on-site parking areas. Delivers vehicles to guests in an effective manner. Promotes positive customer relations and excellent guest service Provides Family Style Service at all times. May perform other duties as assigned This position can be located on organization chart H-1.
   
   Minimum Qualification
   
   High School diploma or equivalent experience preferred. Two years previous valet parking experience required. Must possess valid driver's license. Must be able to effectively communicate with guests. Required to perform the customer service standards of the department Knowledgeable of the Casino Control Act respective to regulations, as well as company internal controls, policies and procedures.
   
   Caesars Entertainment is the most prominent brand in gaming in the Atlantic City region, with three leading resorts including Bally's Atlantic City, Caesars Atlantic City, and Harrah's Resort. Caesars' Atlantic City Empire, and its iconic brand of hospitality, has celebrated over 40 years of success in the community which it serves. From Caesars and Bally's, situated beachside on the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk, to Harrah's Resort, located in the City's sophisticated Marina District, Caesars Entertainment is committed to offering its guests and over 55 million loyal, Caesars Rewards customers exceptional service and memorable experiences on every visit. As the largest employer in Atlantic County, New Jersey, Caesars' legacy is deeply-rooted in its commitment to the community and its team members, helping to make Atlantic City great place to both work and play.
   
   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.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right valet runner for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with valet runner candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 runner

   Once you've selected the best valet runner candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is 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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