Full-Time

Valet Team Lead

Posted on 9/11/2026

Deadline 9/11/27
Citrin

Citrin

201-500 employees

Hospitality and parking management for dealerships

Compensation Overview

$20 - $23/hr

+ Referral bonus + Performance-based rewards

Columbus, OH, USA

In Person

Category
Vehicle Operation & Delivery
Required Skills
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • At least 1 year of valet, hospitality, or customer service experience.
  • A valid driver's license held for at least one year, excluding a learner's permit, and a good driving record.
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Ability to set standards with peers, hold a team accountable, and escalate issues promptly.
  • Professional appearance and strong communication skills.
  • Ability to stand through an entire shift and perform tasks involving bending, kneeling, walking, and jogging, including jogging to and from vehicle parking locations and using stairs.
  • Comfort working outside during inclement weather.
  • Availability for Friday and Saturday evening shifts.
  • Ability to use dashcams while operating vehicles.
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle record check after a conditional offer.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the senior team member on the property and lead valets across the Easton stands during the shift.
  • Run the pre-shift huddle and brief the team on reservations, busy times, and expectations.
  • Own the valet lane.
  • Model and enforce property policies.
  • Escalate significant incidents to company leadership and property management.
  • Check in and out with restaurant management at the start and end of each shift.
  • Coach the team on presentation standards.
  • Provide hospitality service as the first face of the property's high-end restaurants.
  • Greet guests warmly as the first point of contact.
  • Explain the text-ahead process to guests and set expectations for return times.
  • Inspect vehicles and document issues on the ticket before taking possession.
  • Ensure each vehicle remains in its original condition throughout the visit.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior lead or supervisory experience.

Citrin provides hospitality and parking management services for the automotive sector, focusing on auto dealerships and dealer groups. It supplies on-site staff such as service valets, porters, greeters, shuttle drivers, car detailers, and delivery coordinators, all managed by on-site team leaders. The company integrates into a dealership’s operations using a tailored approach backed by a hiring, training, and management platform, along with proprietary online portals to enhance transparency and efficiency. Citrin emphasizes delivering an in-house feel through its staffing and management model, differentiating itself with a strong culture of support, nationwide reach, and a comprehensive technology-enabled workflow. Its primary goal is to improve the customer experience, increase service department efficiency, boost CSI scores, and drive revenue for its clients.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$1M

Headquarters

Columbus, Ohio

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 2026 hiring pages show ongoing openings in Columbus, Dublin, Columbia, and Holiday.
  • Weekly pay and immediate vacation benefits support recruitment in tight hourly labor markets.
  • New product messaging around real-time operations visibility strengthens client retention in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Dependence on 75+ auto-group clients creates concentration risk if major dealers switch vendors.
  • National 700+ headcount relies on hourly labor; wage pressure and churn threaten margins.
  • If dealership groups insource valet and porter functions, Citrin's core model erodes quickly.

What makes Citrin unique

  • 2026 website says Citrin serves 75+ dealerships across 14 cities.
  • Citrin runs recruiting, training, and day-to-day management inside client dealerships.
  • Real-time car-location dashboards and task visibility differentiate Citrin from simple staffing firms.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

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