Hostess | Cosme, a Luxury Collection Resort (Season 2026)

Hostess

About us

Empiria Group owns, manages, and operates a distinctive collection of luxury hotels and villas, members of The Luxury Collection and Design Hotels™ by Marriott International, located in some of Greece’s most iconic destinations: Santorini, Paros, and the Peloponnese.

With more than 30 years of expertise and a team of over 400 associates, Empiria Group is driven by a shared purpose: to create space for joy through elevated hospitality experiences. Our culture is shaped by four core values — finding joy, always elevating, exuding passion, and leading with purpose — guiding everything we do.

At Empiria Group, hospitality is more than a profession. It is a craft, a mindset, and a journey of continuous growth.

Role Overview

The Hostess ensures that every guest feels welcomed, valued, and unique from the moment they enter the restaurant. The role creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, manages the seating chart efficiently, monitors dining flow, and responds to guest inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly, and professional manner.

Key Accountabilities

• Greet, escort, and seat guests courteously, ensuring a welcoming and professional experience.
• Bid farewell to guests, confirming satisfaction with their dining experience.
• Maintain respectful, attentive, and generous service towards guests and colleagues at all times.
• Ensure tables are cleared and re-set according to reservations and service plans.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the restaurant entrance and surrounding areas.
• Monitor and replenish items such as newspapers, magazines, glassware, and reading lights.
• Follow up on special guest requests related to reservations or inquiries.
• Support the Reservations team to maximize occupancy and manage calls, emails, and internal requests efficiently.
• Attend pre-service briefings to stay updated on daily operations and communicate effectively with the team.
• Ensure that service and Back of House areas are kept clean and organized according to luxury hospitality standards.
• Perform additional duties as required by management.

Requirements:
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Hostess in a high-end restaurant or luxury hospitality environment.
• Degree or diploma in Hospitality, Tourism, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Excellent command of Greek and English (oral and written); additional languages are an asset.

Candidate’s Profile

• Flexibility and adaptability to respond effectively to a variety of work situations.
• Genuine passion for delivering consistently high levels of guest service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Pleasant, professional, and guest-oriented personality with a positive attitude.

Benefits:
At Empiria Group, our hotels are more than workplaces — they are environments where people grow, evolve, and find purpose.

• Staff accommodation with Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
• Half-board meal plan (Breakfast & Lunch).
• Continuous training and development opportunities.
• Career growth opportunities within Empiria Group and across Marriott International properties worldwide.

At Empiria Group we are proud to foster Equal Employment Opportunities regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All applications are considered strictly confidential. After careful consideration of all the resumes received, we will only contact the candidates who meet the requirements of the job to arrange an interview. ​

You provide the Talent!

We provide the Space for Opportunity and Growth!