Valet Attendant - Columbia, SC

Valet Attendant

Parking Management Company (PMC) is a national leader in hospitality-focused parking services. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, PMC provides valet and self-parking management, shuttle services, event parking, and porter/bell services across multiple industries including hotels, resorts, healthcare, and event venues. With a commitment to excellence and a guest-first mindset, PMC serves as an extension of the hospitality experiencedelivering seamless, high-touch service to partners and guests alike.

As a Valet Attendant, you are more than just someone who parks cars - you are the first impression and the final goodbye. You create a welcoming, professional experience for every guest from the moment they arrive until they depart.

In this role, you will safely and efficiently park and retrieve vehicles while delivering exceptional customer service with energy, confidence, and attention to detail. Your ability to move quickly, communicate clearly, and maintain a polished presence directly shapes the guest experience.

If you enjoy being active, working outdoors, interacting with people, and being part of a fast-paced hospitality environment, this position offers the opportunity to earn competitive pay plus tips while building valuable customer service skills.

Every shift is an opportunity to make someone's day better - and represent the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and hospitality.

Primary Objective The primary objective of the Valet Attendant is to provide courteous, efficient, and safe valet services while ensuring the security of all vehicles. This includes warmly greeting guests, assisting with vehicle drop-off and retrieval, managing traffic flow, and addressing guest inquiries professionally. Valet Attendants are expected to follow all company policies, operate vehicles with care, and contribute to seamless, high-quality guest experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Vehicle Inspections Conduct vehicle damage inspections and document parking locations on claim tickets.
• Safety Safely and efficiently park and retrieve guest vehicles while adhering to proper key handling procedures. Follow all safety protocols to maintain personal and vehicle security.
• Compliance Maintain compliance with attendance and timekeeping policies, including clocking in/out for shifts and breaks and accurately reporting tips.
• Housekeeping Keep valet areas clean, organized, and presentable always.
• Customer Service and Teamwork Handle challenging situations with professionalism, resolve problems promptly, and ensure high-quality service. They balance individual responsibilities while fostering a positive team environment, supporting colleagues, and recognizing team accomplishments.
• Attendance and Professionalism Maintain regular attendance, adhere to company policies, and uphold PMC standards for safe and efficient parking operations. Arrive on time, in full uniform, and properly groomed before clocking in.
• Additional Responsibilities Perform other tasks as needed to support the company's operational goals, while remaining flexible and responsive to changing business needs. Attend the required staff meetings and complete all assigned training modules on time.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Competency/Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Customer service experience preferred; customer service attitude and a willing, helpful demeanor is mandatory.

Certificates and Licenses A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required for this role, along with maintaining an acceptable motor vehicle record with no more than three moving violations within a three-year period. Candidates must also pass and maintain a clean background check. No special certifications are necessary for this position.

Hospitality, Customer Service and Communication Provide exceptional guest service through professional communication, active listening, and personalized assistance, creating a welcoming and memorable experience that aligns with company standards and fosters a positive environment for guests and team members.

Organizational Support and Adaptability Follow company policies and procedures. Adapt to changing work environments and manage competing demands effectively while handling unexpected situations with flexibility and professionalism.

Dependability and Safety Demonstrates dependability by following instructions, maintaining work schedules, and ensuring timely task completion. They adhere to safety procedures, take appropriate action when needed, and report unsafe conditions, while properly using and maintaining equipment to ensure workplace efficiency and safety.

Physical Demands and Work Environment This role requires stamina to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs. for extended periods, often in varied weather conditions. Team members must maintain a professional appearance and adhere to uniform and grooming standards. Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays is essential to support guest needs and hotel operations. Work takes place in both indoor and outdoor environments, including on-site parking facilities and corporate settings. Team members regularly collaborate with colleagues, vendors, and clients, use computers, communicate by phone, and operate in environments that may be noisy and include moving vehicles and exposure to the elements. Cell Phone Use Employee may be required to use personal cell phones for work-related communication, including coordination with team members, managers, and clients, as well as accessing work applications. Reimbursement for work-related phone usage will follow company policy.

Pay Transparency PMC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. PMC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.

Additional Compensation and Benefits

• Health Benefits Medical, vision and dental insurance Upon eligibility
• 401K Upon eligibility
• Supplemental Insurance Life insurance and critical illness
• Bonus opportunities
• Internal leadership development program
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Tuition assistance through Bellevue University Up to $5,250 per year
• Nationwide discounts through Perks at Work
• Military friendly employer

Employee at Will Employment with PMC is on an at-will basis, meaning either the employee or the employer may end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable laws. A 120-day introductory period applies.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), meaning employees in this role are eligible for overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek at a rate of one and one-half times their regular hourly rate. PMC adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local wage and overtime laws, ensuring that compensation complies with these legal standards. All hourly rates will meet or exceed the minimum wage requirements for your specific work location. PMC is compliant with all state workman's compensation laws. Employee Leave PMC is compliant with all state specific required and FMLA paid leave requirements, such as sick leave, state paid family leave, etc.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement Parking Management Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

ADA and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance Parking Management Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and ensure equal employment opportunity. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and ensure equal employment opportunity. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.