Valet

About Wow Toyota of Wallingford

Toyota of Wallingford is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse staff of qualified individuals. We are not your typical "car dealership". Our motto is that we sell cars and have fun while doing it and we aim to provide the wow factor during every interaction. We take pride in our commitment to our employees, with many of them having made this their career for more than 20 years. We are always striving to grow and value the unique contribution that each of our teammates brings to the company.

We offer a variety of benefits including: paid holidays; generous sick and vacation policies; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401K programs with employer match; paid training; opportunities for growth; and employee recognition/celebrations!

About The Role

As a Valet in our Service department, you will be the first point of contact for customers bringing their vehicles in for service. In this hourly, full-time role, you ensure a smooth and welcoming arrival experience by greeting customers, assisting with vehicle drop-off, and coordinating shuttle rides. You will handle the careful parking and organization of incoming service vehicles while maintaining a professional, customer-focused attitude at all times. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys interacting with people, is comfortable driving a variety of vehicles, and is committed to delivering excellent customer service.

What You'll Do

Warmly greet customers arriving for service and serve as their initial point of contact
Assist customers with the vehicle check-in process and direct them to the appropriate service advisor
Register and park incoming service vehicles safely and efficiently according to dealership procedures
Provide shuttle service and rides to service customers, ensuring timely and courteous transportation
Assist with the transfer of customers from their vehicles to the service advisors as needed
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe driveway and parking area for customers and staff
Operate and park a variety of customer vehicles with care and attention to detail
Communicate clearly and professionally with customers and team members regarding wait times, shuttle availability, and next steps
Support the Service department with additional tasks as requested to ensure a smooth customer experience

Qualifications

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and no major moving violations
Ability to safely operate and park a variety of vehicles, including automatic and manual transmissions (if applicable)
Strong customer service skills with a friendly, professional, and approachable demeanor
Effective verbal communication skills in English
Reliable, punctual, and able to work an hourly, full-time schedule
Ability to stand, walk, and move between vehicles for extended periods and work in various weather conditions
Strong attention to detail and commitment to vehicle and customer safety
Positive attitude and willingness to work collaboratively with the Service team