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 - Perform full-service interior and exterior detailing of vehicles (washing, waxing, vacuuming, upholstery cleaning, polishing, etc.).
- Inspect vehicles for defects, damage, or required repairs and report findings to management.
- Apply protective coatings, clean engine compartments, and maintain vehicle presentation to luxury or showroom standards.
- Maintain inventory of cleaning products, supplies, and tools, ensuring proper use and storage.
Fleet Coordination & Vehicle Transport - Safely transport vehicles between locations, service facilities, and job sites as assigned.
- Manage vehicle scheduling for cleaning, service, and delivery.
- Coordinate with team members and leadership to ensure vehicle readiness for customer or executive use.
- Maintain vehicle logs, mileage records, and inspection checklists.
Team Leadership & Quality Control - Provide training and guidance to junior detailers or runners.
- Monitor quality of detailing work to ensure consistent excellence.
- Help establish and maintain standard operating procedures for detailing and vehicle management.
- Support management with workflow planning and daily operational priorities.
Facility & Equipment Maintenance - Ensure detailing bays, tools, and equipment are clean, organized, and in working condition.
- Identify and report equipment maintenance or replacement needs.
- Assist in maintaining compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Qualifications - 10+ years of professional luxury vehicle detailing experience
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record; comfortable driving various vehicle types (sedans, SUVs, trucks).
- Knowledge of detailing chemicals, compounds, and tools (buffers, extractors, vacuums, etc.).
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple vehicles under tight deadlines.
- Flexibility to work occasional weekends or extended hours during peak periods.
Preferred Skills - Experience managing small teams or training others.
- Familiarity with fleet management software or scheduling tools.
- Light mechanical or maintenance experience.
- CDL or ability to operate flatbed/box trucks (a plus).
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