Waiter/Waitress
About the role
As a Waiter/Waitress at PHĀEA, you play a crucial role in providing exceptional food and beverage service to our guests. Your responsibilities include serving meals, addressing guest needs, and maintaining a clean and organized dining environment. Your commitment to guest satisfaction and offering personalized services contributes to the overall success of our hospitality services.
About PHĀEA
PHĀEA is a leader in the Greek hospitality industry, bringing an authentic approach to experiential travel and luxury – one that is inspiring yet effortless, elevated yet conscious, highly curated yet understated.
Born in Crete, PHĀEA comprises a collection of properties - Phāea Blue Palace, a Member of SLH, Cretan Malia Park, a Member of Design Hotels, Village Heights Resort and Koutouloufari Village Holiday Club. These properties blend bold design, responsible living, and authentic experiences, immersing visitors in the genuine Greece. PHĀEA is expanding to introduce undiscovered Greek destinations into its portfolio.
We embrace a culture of collaboration and respect within our organization as well as towards our community, the environment, and our guests, with continuous evolution as our compass and authenticity as our guide.
Culture Fit
- Contribute to the curation of extraordinary, guest-centric, luxury and meaningful travel experiences that tell the story of a truer, more timeless Greece.
- Contribute to a culture of collaboration by crafting authentic relationships and encouraging the personal and professional growth.
- Engage with and support the values of Phāea – Consciousness – Innovation and Community - through your day-to-day work and your interaction with team members and guests.
Job Fit- Responsibilities
- Proactively address guest service needs, ensuring warm greetings and farewells, and effectively anticipate and fulfill guest requests.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with guests and colleagues, while supporting and maintaining positive relationships with co-workers.
- Comply with quality standards and perform physical tasks necessary for the role.
- Keep work areas clean, set tables to standards and ensure the cleanliness of beverage carts.
- Handle closing duties and cash transactions securely and efficiently.
- Support sustainability initiatives within the organization.
Must Have:
- Knowledge of food and beverage service.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail.
- English language efficiency.
Nice to Have:
- Hospitality or service industry training.
- Familiarity with POS systems.
- Previous experience in a waiter role in a hotel / resort.
- Additional language efficiency.
What we offer:
- Comprehensive hospitality and department-specific training
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Supportive and welcoming work atmosphere
- Accommodation in Staff Apartments (for non-local residents)
- Meals in Staff Canteen
- A wide variety of benefits