VALET SUPERVISOR

VetPride Services is seeking a Valet Parking Supervisor in support of valet operations at the North Chicago VA Medical Center. We provide a free vehicle parking and retrieval program at the VA Medical Center for Military Veteran patients. VetPride Services gives preference on hiring Veterans and Military personnel.

Hourly Rate: $18.20 | Health & Welfare Fringe Benefit: $4.57/hr (paid to you in cash)

**Your Health and Welfare Fringe Benefit will be paid to you in cash (not to exceed 40 hours per week). Your total hourly wage will be $22.77.

Shift: FT, Monday-Friday: 6:45am-2:45pm

Location: North Chicago VA Medical Center, 3001 Green Bay Rd, North Chicago, IL

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage valet team of 4-6 valet attendants.
• Properly schedule valet team to stay within contracted hours on weekly basis.
• Uphold high standards of employees on site.
• Assist in hiring, firing, and disciplinary actions of employees.
• Work closely with Regional Manager.
• Greet all valet customers in a professional manner upon their arrival, open doors, assist customer as needed with wheelchair or walker. Always be helpful and give directions as needed.
• Perform access control responsibilities for the valet area.
• Drive various types of vehicles to and from specific location in valet parking lot in a safe manner.
• Closely inspect all vehicles for any damage and record any findings on valet ticket.
• Secure all vehicles by locking car and return valet key tag and keys to valet podium box.
• Follow safe driving procedures and safety protocol at all times.
• Abide by all rules and regulations set by the Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
• All valet attendants will be required to report to work in company issued uniform, and professional personal hygiene and appearance is expected at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Valet experience preferred, but not required.
• Must have 1+ years management experience.
• Must be able to work 40 hours a week M-F.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Applicant must have the ability to drive vehicles with automatic and manual transmissions.
• Possess and maintain a valid state issued driver license.
• Must pass and maintain a criminal background check and have a clean motor vehicle record.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Regularly work outdoors in inclement weather including rain, snow, heat and cold.
• Strong customer service skill and be able to respond calmly and professionally when handling conflict.
• Consistent attendance and reliability is a requirement.
• Ability to understand and speak basic English in order to communicate with valet customers and co-workers.
• Regularly stand for long periods (6-8 hours) and walk quickly.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Must have the ability to work independently and within established guidelines, follow directions, and work well with others.

Experience Requirements

• 1-year management experience.
• 1-year experience driving manual and automatic transmissions.
• Valet experience preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Access to 401k
• Retention bonuses