Weekend Valet Driver - Graduate Evanston - Starting pay $15 per hour + tips

Towne Park is a renowned hospitality services company dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for millions of patients, visitors, and guests across various locations. With a strong focus on delivering compassionate and attentive service, Towne Park prioritizes making a positive impact on everyone they serve. The company operates with the core belief that every smile and moment of genuine care matters, whether helping ease the anxiety of patients and their families, providing memorable experiences to guests in new cities, or supporting fellow team members. Towne Park stands out as a place where careers go beyond just a job; they represent opportunities to make meaningful differences every day. The available position at Towne Park is for a Guest Service Associate/Valet at the Graduate Evanston location. This role is designed for individuals eager to deliver outstanding hospitality services in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner. The Guest Service Associate/Valet is primarily responsible for parking and retrieving guest vehicles promptly and safely, as well as assisting guests with their luggage during arrivals and departures. This position offers a starting pay rate between $15 and $17 per hour, supplemented by daily cash tips ranging from $4 to $9. No prior experience is necessary, making it an excellent entry point for candidates interested in hospitality or customer service careers. Working at Towne Park means engaging with guests directly, ensuring their comfort and convenience through personalized and courteous service. Guest Service Associates greet visitors warmly, use proper etiquette, and maintain a professional demeanor to foster a welcoming atmosphere. The role involves a variety of duties such as directing guests, assisting with taxi arrangements, answering inquiries about local amenities, and managing parking systems including claim checks and revenue collection. Towne Park emphasizes safety, requiring associates to drive vehicles cautiously and adhere to operational guidelines to protect guests and property alike. Employment with Towne Park as a Guest Service Associate/Valet entails a flexible weekend schedule with shifts primarily on Sundays and additional opportunities available during the week. The company also offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including accident insurance, critical illness coverage, hospital indemnity insurance, telemedicine services, and access to a 401k retirement savings plan. These benefits are designed to support the well-being and financial security of the workforce. It is important to note that seasonal and temporary roles are not eligible for these benefits. The position demands physical activity such as standing or sitting for extended periods, running, walking, handling luggage, and operating vehicles. Employees must be capable of lifting varied weights up to 100 pounds occasionally and performing tasks in outdoor environments with varying weather conditions. Towne Park also values inclusivity and provides reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions effectively. This role requires a valid driver’s license and encourages the development of skills such as effective communication, basic math proficiency, and attentive guest service.

• high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• must hold a valid driver’s license for the state you are applying to work or within a commutable distance from the state you are applying to work
• one (1) month related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• ability to read and write standard English language
• ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• ability to write simple correspondence
• ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to guests, clients and other employees of the organization
• ability to add and subtract three digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's
• ability to perform these operations using units of American money
• ability to understand 24 hour and military time systems
• ability to understand rates applicable to time passed
• ability to operate a manual transmission is highly desirable
• perform parallel parking