Valet Attendant

The Academy of Magical Arts (home of the world-famous Magic Castle) is the most unique private clubhouse in the world. Our organization promotes the art of magic, encourages fellowship and maintains the highest ethical standards. We provide a friendly, inspiring environment where members and their guests can enjoy the art and each other's company, not to mention amazing food and libations. Our goals are to advance the art and promote a positive image of magic and magicians worldwide.

We are looking for friendly and responsible Valet Attendants. Under the general supervision of the Valet Manager, the valet attendant provides excellent customer service, parking and retrieving vehicles in a timely manner, opening car doors, patrolling our parking lots, and cleaning of work areas. The Valet department has both the first and last interactions with customers so it’s highly important that the valet attendants make good impressions. The valet attendants also need to work side by side with other departments to ensure we provide the best experience possible for our members and guests.

Hours are 5 pm to close (can vary but as late as 1 am)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for parking and retrieving vehicles in a timely and safe manner
• Inspect and check vehicles for damage
• Responsible for keeping track of keys and putting them in their proper spot
• Set up and break down valet equipment
• Patrol Shift: Patrol the property to ensure no unauthorized personnel is on premises
• Check that all doors and windows are closed
• Shuttle performers to and from the Airport.  
• Vacuum, sweep, and blow the driveway clean with a gas powered blower
• Replace empty propane tanks
• Change trash bag when trash bins are full
• Transports parking lot equipment in trucks and motorized carts
• Operate department vehicles in a safe manner
• Keep all work area clean from garbage at all times

Minimum Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

• Must have a valid California Driver License and clean DMV record (must provide up-to-date MVR print out). 
• Experience with both manual and automatic transmission vehicles
• Have prior valet experience
• Ability to follow verbal instructions
• Good communication skills
• Related experience in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Flexible availability, able to work weekends and holidays

Education and Certifications:

• High School or GED equivalent
• Valid CA Divers License

Physical Demands:

• Position may require employee to stand, walk, hear, talk, read, balance, use hands, use fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and push or pull for 8 hours.
• The employee must be able to lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Position requires the ability to go up and down stairs/hills/uneven pavement, as needed for 8 hours
• This is an outdoors position and requires the ability to stand for the duration of shift in all types of weather (rain, heat, wind, cold, fog, etc.)

Work Schedule:

We are looking for a part-time valet to work weekends. Additional shifts during the week may be available from time to time.

Availability to work weekdays and/or weekends as well as morning and/or evenings as needed. Schedule may vary based on business demand. 

Employee Perks

Generous dining/entertainment and giftshop discounts at the Magic Castle.

Working Advantage membership - discounts to local attractions

Job Offers are conditioned to (a) satisfactory completion of and outcomes of a criminal background screening; (b) verification of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.