Valet Supervisor - SAT Airport

Description

Employment Type:   Full-Time

FLSA Status:               Non-Exempt

Salary:                         $16.00 per hour + Tips

Location:                    San Antonio International Airport (SAT), TX

Position Description Summary: 

Assist the Valet Managers in managing all elements of the parking facilities to contractual expectations, focusing on service expectations, employee supervisor, cost controls, and physical integrity of property. 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. This person will have flexible availability and be available for some day and night shifts. 

Essential Function(s) of the Position: 

Supervisory Support

• 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.
• Scopes of authority - Disciplinary actions are to be carried out by the person in this role. 
• Oversee team member audits and follow-up to ensure all guidelines and policies are followed. 
• Encourage team member development and participate in employee interviews for all positions.

Communication

• 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. 
• Ensure appropriate and timely investigation response to guest and employee concerns. 

Operations 

• Recognizes bona-fide 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 Parking Attendants, Cashiers, Maintenance and Supervisors. 
• Create and maintain pertinent staffing schedules. 
• Responsible for managing all employees by setting work expectations and leadership standards. 
• Coordinate parking and transportation activities with other departments. 
• Develop and implement programs to improve guest and employee satisfaction. 
• Work closely with property management by attending weekly or daily meetings with GM (General Manager) and Valet Manager to build a relationship and ensure expectations are met. 
• Assist to managing operating budgets, labor, and non-labor budgets.
• Uphold and implement programs to support community involvement and property management initiatives involving parking and 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. 

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Leader – leads by example, supports growth agenda, strong public persona, and industry presence.
• Motivator – supports and inspires staff to accomplish the missio