Assistant Valet Manager - SAT Airport

Position Description Summary Assist the Valet Manager in managing all elements of the parking facilities to contractual expectations, focusing on service expectations, employee supervision, cost controls, and physical integrity of property. The Assistant Valet Manager provides leadership and direction to department staff, overseeing parking operations and technology aspects in all areas on the property, and other transportation initiatives as set forth by the client. Requirements Essential Function(s) of the Position: Provides training and mentoring to junior staff members. Training and mentoring may include formal training on specific skills required of J|D staff and/or on-the-job training and mentoring, which may be of a technical nature, or focus on any other key professional skills required for success at J|D. Provides critical feedback to junior staff on an as needed basis. Has a full understanding that critical feedback is given as the means to maximize the value of associates to clients. Staff should be made aware of skills and behaviors that are valuable to clients as well as those that are not. Feedback should always be given in a neutral and fair environment and the dialogue should be conducted in a fully professional manner. Develops directly reporting supervisors and team members to create a highly engaged environment. Assist with other parking operation duties as necessary, such as increased volume during holidays and peak season, jumping in to help or even scheduling yourself with your team for training and accountability, etc. Oversees team member audits and follow-up to ensure all guidelines and policies are followed. Encourages team member development and participate in employee interviews for all positions. Leads teams, internal or external, through visioning, stakeholder assessment exercises and strategy development exercises. Gives direction in a clear and concise manner to staff that have sufficiently proven their ability to deliver without excess supervision. Offers consistent and timely feedback to hourly staff to ensure effective communication between supervisors, management and staff. Must have the ability to communicate clearly and directly with guests using a positive, clear speaking voice. Work through scheduled team meetings to develop strategies to improve employee satisfaction. Operations Recognizes, leads and immediately passes them onto management and Human Resources for additional vetting, intelligence gathering and follow up. Responsible for hiring, training and development of Valet Attendants and Supervisors. Create and maintain pertinent staffing schedules. Responsible for managing all employees by setting work expectations and leadership standards. Develop and implement programs to improve guest and employee satisfaction. Assist in managing operating budgets, labor and non-labor budgets. Uphold and implement programs to support community involvement and property management initiatives involving valet operations. Planning and executing customer service initiatives and daily game plans. Submission of various reports to headquarters – Incident, deposit, daily field, monthly usage, and monthly operating statement. Assurance of correct submission of property / departmental payroll with focus on controlling labor cost and maximizing revenue. Responsible for accuracy of work from departmental supervisors. Internal / External Audit scheduling and supervision. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Leader-leads by example, supports growth agenda, strong public persona and industry presence. Motivator-supports and inspires employees to uphold the vision and values of the firm. Assist in Financial Management – able to prepare, justify, and/or administer the budget for program areas with the help of the Facilities Manager. Decision making – able to make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; able to perceive the impact and implications of decisions. Can commit to action even in uncertain situations in order to accomplish organizational goals. Customer Service – Able to assess the needs of the customers, provide information or assistance, resolve issues or problems and satisfy expectations. Knows about available products and services and is committed to providing quality work. Communicator - business developer, professionally leading the firm as a national service provider. Able to effectively communicate with team members and management. Innovator - forward thinker that can imagine the possibilities of a national practice. Highly organized. Able to multi-task to accomplish desired productivity levels and outcomes. A high level of integrity. Expert problem solver – Able to identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations. Above average reasoning ability. Able to identify rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyze information and make correct inferences or draw accurate conclusions. Expert in Microsoft Office Suite applications. Must be self‑motivated, fast learner, with a high attention to detail. Must be available to work on weekends, holidays and nights, as required by season and role. Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, walking/traveling to multiple locations on property throughout the day. Strong interpersonal skills: ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful and flexible. Education and Experience Associate's or four‑year college degree a plus. Minimum 2 years of operations management/supervisor experience in the hospitality industry, including experience in guest and/or customer service (parking industry preferred). Working knowledge of parking and transportation systems software a plus. Licensing/Certifications Valid in‑state driver’s license with a clean driving record, able to pass an MVR background test. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit for long periods of time, bend, use hands to manipulate (type), perform repetitive motions, talk and hear; walk; sit, and lift or move no more than twenty‑five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Willingness to work in the elements – heat, wind, snow, rain, etc. is required. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information, and documents; analyze and solve problems, use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with occasional interruptions, and interact with staff and other organizations. Must have the ability to handle stressful situations in a calm, professional manner and exhibit good judgment. Reporting Relationships Position reports to the Valet Manager or other member of senior management identified during the hiring or performance review process. Supervisory Responsibility Valet Attendants and Cashier Attendants This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by an employee so classified. Jacobsen|Daniels is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives for diversity. J|D, in accordance with applicable law, does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets #J-18808-Ljbffr Jacobsen|Daniels