How to hire a valet service attendant

How to hire a valet service attendant, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the valet service attendant you need to hire. Certain valet service attendant roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

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

   Here's a comparison of valet service attendant salaries for various roles:

   Type of Valet Service Attendant	Description	Hourly rate
   Valet Service Attendant		$10-17
   Valet Driver	As an employee of a hotel or restaurant, a valet driver is tasked with the responsibility of driving patron's vehicles to the parking area. Their responsibilities include retrieving vehicles for customers on request, answering inquiries, and keeping a record of the exact location of each vehicle under their care... Show more	$10-19
   Service Porter	Typically working in car dealerships, a service porter is in charge of performing a variety of tasks to maintain smooth operations. They maintain vehicles in good condition by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs, refilling gas tanks, inspecting tires and batteries, and cleaning the interior and exterior of cars... Show more	$10-16

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Service Valet
   • Apartment Community
   • Customer Vehicles
   • Service Drive
   • Manual Transmission
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Customer Service
   • Cleanliness
   • Professional Appearance
   • Guest Service
   • BMW
   • Client Satisfaction
   • Service Lot
   • Cash Handling

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage a team in setting up, serving, and bartending private events.
   • Maintain professional appearance and cleanliness of environment.
   • Greet customers -Assist with check in and out-Maintain drive cleanliness
   • 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 service attendant job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A valet service attendant can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, valet service attendants' average salary in louisiana is 47% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level valet service attendants 41% less than senior-level valet service attendants.
   • Certifications. A valet service attendant with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a valet service attendant's salary.

   Average valet service attendant salary

   $14.02hourly

   $29,158 yearly

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   Entry-level valet service attendant salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a valet service attendant job description

   A valet service attendant 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. Below, you can find an example of a valet service attendant job description:

   Valet service attendant job description example

   High school diploma or GED; 1 to 3 months of related experience and/or training; Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered; dealership experience is a plus!

   Compensation

   To be determined based on experience and knowledge.

   Benefits

   Benefits include medical, vision and dental insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Vacation time, holiday and company paid continuing education and training. We are an equal opportunity employer, with a strict policy forbidding discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our goal is to hire, train, and compensate associates on the basis of personal and professional competence.

   About Our Dealership

   We're Toyota of Rockwall, a family owned business located in Rockwall, TX. Just a short drive from Dallas but located in a close-knit community where relationships matter.

   Toyota of Rockwall's vision is to offer our customers a different kind of buying and servicing experience. In order to achieve this we need friendly, self-motivated associates who will go the extra mile for their customers. We offer excellent benefits, competitive pay, opportunities for advancement and paid training. We're an equal opportunity employer and most of all we offer an associate friendly environment that rewards performance! We also have a state-of-the-art facility. Our building is eco-friendly and includes many staff amenities including an on-site gym, break rooms and comfortable and stylish offices.

   We look forward to meeting you and potentially have you as part of our team for the future.

   Physical Demands

   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk as well as stand for extensive periods of time. Also requires the ability to lift anywhere from 20-50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right valet service attendant 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 service attendant job on Zippia to find and recruit valet service attendant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit valet service attendants, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 service attendant

   Once you've found the valet service attendant 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 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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new valet service attendant. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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