Lion Koustas

May 2025 – Present

Head Host

Pino's Place, Cherry Hills Village, CO

• ·Manage front-of-house flow during high-volume service
• ·Assist with coordinating private events and wine dinners
• ·Lead host stand operations and guest seating strategy
• ·Maintain calm, professional presence under pressure
• ·Anticipate guest needs and resolve issues efficiently
• ·Support owner with event planning and execution

April 2024 – January 2025

Server Assistant / Host

Le Bilboquet, Cherry Creek North

• ·Learned detailed operations of full-service fine dining
• ·Focus on preparation, presentation, and strict standards
• ·Prioritize guests, perfect details in service flow
• ·Practiced personalised conversation and professional demeanour
• ·Contributed to positive OpenTable reviews

April 2023 – December 2023

Host / Busser / Food Runner

Cochino Taco, Englewood, CO

• ·First point of contact for guests
• ·Developed intuition for guest needs and timing
• ·Supported rapid table turnover and service flow
• ·Maintained positive guest experience under pressure

June 2022 – August 2022

Team Member

Chick-fil-A, Englewood (Broadway)

• ·Customer service training foundations
• ·Problem-solving and maintaining clean environment
• ·Learned gratitude and delivering unparalleled experience

August 2022 – May 2026

Currently Attending

Cherry Creek High School

Full-time high school student with focus on business, hospitality, and leadership.

August 2025 – May 2026

Currently Enrolled

Cherry Creek Innovation Campus (CCIC)

Resort & Event Management Pathway. Hospitality operations, event planning, guest experience systems.

December 2024 – May 2026

In Progress

MSU Denver (Dual Enrollment)

College credits via CCIC/ProStart program.

• ·Entrepreneurial Operations (3 credits)
• ·HTL 1010 — Hotel Industry Fundamentals (3 credits)
• ·HLDR 1000 — Introduction to Hospitality (3 credits)

January 2025 – May 2025

Completed

Arapahoe Community College

College-level coursework through dual enrollment.

August 2021 – June 2022

Graduated

Grant Beacon Middle School