How to hire a valet supervisor

How to hire a valet supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step valet supervisor 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 supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new valet supervisor
• 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 supervisor you need to hire. Certain valet supervisor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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

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   A valet supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, valet supervisors 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 supervisor salaries for various roles:

   Type of Valet Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Valet Supervisor		$14-29
   Front Office Supervisor	A front office supervisor is responsible for greeting customers, giving administrative assistance to fellow employees, and managing a team of personnel. This senior position manages either a team of receptionists or administrative assistants... Show more	$14-22
   Team Leader/Supervisor	A team leader or supervisor is a professional who leads and supervises a workgroup's functionality through instructions and guidance in an organization. Team leaders provide support to staff members by way of coaching and skills development... Show more	$15-37

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Payroll
   • Guest Service
   • Leadership
   • Cleanliness
   • Valet Service
   • Front Desk
   • Customer Vehicles
   • Guest Satisfaction
   • General Supervision
   • Hotel Guests
   • Valet Attendants
   • Guest Complaints

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   Responsibilities:

   • Maintain, troubleshoot, and manage the hotel's property management systems (PMS) and other computer networks and software.
   • Assure hotel safety, work flow, cleanliness, and overall guest satisfaction at all times.
   • Oversee all transportation for visiting VIP guests.
   • Help residents with any groceries up to their apartment.
   • Handle all VIP's and guests with the highest of customer assurance.
   • Assist with the scheduling, payroll process, and vacation allocation for the valets.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your valet supervisor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A valet supervisor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, valet supervisors' average salary in south carolina is 49% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level valet supervisors 52% less than senior-level valet supervisors.
   • Certifications. A valet supervisor 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 supervisor's salary.

   Average valet supervisor salary

   $43,462yearly

   $20.90 hourly rate

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   Entry-level valet supervisor salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 25, 2025

4. Writing a valet supervisor job description

   A good valet supervisor 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 valet supervisor job description:

   Valet supervisor job description example

   Pay Rate: $19.00 - $22.31 Per Hour! DOE
   
   The Valet Supervisor ensures guest arrivals and departures are pleasant and efficient by serving as the point-of-contact with all valet patrons. Ensures guest service and safety are priorities. Oversees the parking and retrieval of guest vehicles performed by Valet Drivers. Supervises the activities of the Valet Drivers, Valet Greeters and Traffic Officers, as applicable. Ensures that the day-to-day operations of valet and traffic control run in an efficient and well-organized manner.
   
   JOB REQUIREMENTS:
   
   Education
   
   * High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
   
   Experience
   
   * Previous valet experience preferred.
   * Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated patience, tact, and respect.
   * Previous guest service experience
   * Knowledge of applicable regulations, rules, procedures and administration is required.
   * Exceptional detail and follow-up skills.
   * Ability to apply supervisory and leadership skills and techniques.
   * Knowledge of basic computer skills.
   * Must be able to drive manual- and automatic-transmission vehicles.
   * Must possess a valid California Driver's License and have an acceptable driving record.
   * Must apply for, receive, and maintain a Gaming License from the Tribal Gaming Agency.
   
   About Us:
   
   Chumash Enterprises is one of the premier employers in Santa Barbara County. We excel in providing a "Welcome to Freedom" atmosphere to our Chumash Casino Resort guests, while also offering a high level of care and customer service at our various Chumash-owned properties. For our Team Members, we are a unique employer with a "Free to Be Me" mentality. That means our Team Members have the ability to bring their most unique and individual selves to the workplace. It means they have the freedom to find their own path to success. With more than 1,800 Team Members, we offer a stable, rewarding, and energetic work environment with competitive pay, benefits, exciting growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement and more!
   
   As our organization grows, new and exciting opportunities continue to develop at all of our properties, including Chumash Casino Resort, Chumash Employee Resource Center, Chumash Gas Station, Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic, Tribal Operations, Hotel Corque and The Hadsten.
   
   Disclaimer:
   
   The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
   
   Consistent with federal law, Native American hiring preference applies.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right valet supervisor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with valet supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit valet supervisors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with valet supervisor 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.

   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 supervisor

   Once you've selected the best valet supervisor 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.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new valet supervisor. 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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