NOW HIRING: EXPERIENCED HOST/HOSTESS

At Hellas, our Host(ess) are the first impression and the heartbeat of our guest experience. This role is vital in setting a warm, welcoming, and professional tone from the moment guests walk in the door. As the central point of coordination, you?ll manage reservations, organize seating flow, and support smooth communication between the front and back of house. Success in this position means balancing hospitality with efficiency, using table management systems, multitasking gracefully under pressure, and ensuring every guest starts their dining experience with exceptional service and care.

WHO WE ARE:

Hellas Bakery & Pita is a family-owned and operated establishment located in the heart of Tarpon Springs, Florida. For over 50 years, we?ve proudly served authentic Greek pastries, breads, and meals to locals and visitors alike. Our team is passionate about hospitality, tradition, and delivering top-quality food and service. At Hellas, we foster a warm, team-oriented environment where both our guests and employees feel like family

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Greet all guests warmly, confidently, and professionally as they arrive
• Strategically manage guest seating and reservations using our table management system (Seven Rooms).
• Answer phone calls promptly and handle inquiries with professionalism and efficiency.
• Ensure the host stand, entrance, and lobby are clean, orderly, and welcoming.
• Resolve concerns with confidence, empathy, and a team-first mindset.
• Jump in where needed, from checkouts to FOH support, because you lead by example.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with all teams to support the flow of the restaurant.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift or move 25?50 lbs. as needed.
• Visual requirements include close, peripheral, and focused vision