Host / Hostess – Luxury Hotel Restaurant

About the role

The Conrad Athens The Ilisian, a new luxury hotel located within The Ilisian in central Athens, is looking for a Host/Hostess. You will be the face of the restaurant, welcoming guests warmly and efficiently managing seating so that every guest enjoys a memorable dining experience.

Key responsibilities

• Greet all guests warmly and professionally on arrival.
• Manage seating assignments, waitlists and guest flow to optimise dining room operations.
• Assist with reservations, special requests and personalised arrangements, showing knowledge of the restaurant's offerings.
• Liaise with the service and culinary teams to ensure accurate order delivery.
• Present menus, explain daily specials and offer food and beverage pairing recommendations.
• Monitor guest movement and table turnover to minimise wait times.
• Maintain a clean, organised front-of-house area and handle guest inquiries and complaints professionally.

Required profile

• At least 2 years of experience as a Host/Hostess in a luxury restaurant or hotel.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for guest service.
• Excellent communication in English and Greek; other languages are a plus.
• Ability to multitask and stay positive under pressure.
• Team player willing to work shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Required skills

• Familiarity with restaurant reservation systems is an advantage.

What we offer

• A competitive remuneration package.
• Private medical insurance.
• Career development opportunities.