Senior Car Valet/ DetailerStamford, CT%BUTTON_APPLY%
Job Description
Position Overview
The Senior Car Detailer / Valet is responsible for overseeing and performing high-quality detailing and light maintenance of company and personal vehicles. This position plays a key role in ensuring vehicles are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and presentation. The role combines hands-on detailing expertise with coordination, leadership, and logistics support — including vehicle pick-ups, deliveries, and workflow management.
The ideal candidate is a dependable professional with strong attention to detail, time management, and customer service skills, who can mentor junior staff and maintain operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Detailing & Vehicle Care
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Perform full-service interior and exterior detailing of vehicles (washing, waxing, vacuuming, upholstery cleaning, polishing, etc.).
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Inspect vehicles for defects, damage, or required repairs and report findings to management.
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Apply protective coatings, clean engine compartments, and maintain vehicle presentation to luxury or showroom standards.
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Maintain inventory of cleaning products, supplies, and tools, ensuring proper use and storage.
Fleet Coordination & Vehicle Transport
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Safely transport vehicles between locations, service facilities, and job sites as assigned.
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Manage vehicle scheduling for cleaning, service, and delivery.
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Coordinate with team members and leadership to ensure vehicle readiness for customer or executive use.
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Maintain vehicle logs, mileage records, and inspection checklists.
Team Leadership & Quality Control
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Provide training and guidance to junior detailers or runners.
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Monitor quality of detailing work to ensure consistent excellence.
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Help establish and maintain standard operating procedures for detailing and vehicle management.
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Support management with workflow planning and daily operational priorities.
Facility & Equipment Maintenance
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Ensure detailing bays, tools, and equipment are clean, organized, and in working condition.
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Identify and report equipment maintenance or replacement needs.
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Assist in maintaining compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Qualifications
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10+ years of professional luxury vehicle detailing experience
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Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; comfortable driving various vehicle types (sedans, SUVs, trucks).
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Knowledge of detailing chemicals, compounds, and tools (buffers, extractors, vacuums, etc.).
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Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
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Strong leadership and communication skills.
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple vehicles under tight deadlines.
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Flexibility to work occasional weekends or extended hours during peak periods.
Preferred Skills
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Experience managing small teams or training others.
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Familiarity with fleet management software or scheduling tools.
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Light mechanical or maintenance experience.
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CDL or ability to operate flatbed/box trucks (a plus).