Host

Bosphorousrestaurant; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Dental Insurance option

Vision Insurance option

401k with company matching

Paid time off program

Employee dining discounts

Job summary

Bosphorou s Turkish Cuisine in Winter Park, FL is seeking a friendly host to manage reservations, seating, and guest comfort. The role requires a welcoming personality and the ability to coordinate with servers to ensure a smooth dining experience.

The ideal candidate has at least one year in a similar role and is available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays. This is an hourly position with tips and benefits where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a host or in a similar front-of-house role.
• Ability to greet guests warmly and manage seating and reservations.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a warm welcome and manage the seating process.
• Maintain guest flow by coordinating reservations and wait times.
• Open doors and assist guests as they enter and leave the restaurant.
• Provide menus and relay special requests to servers.

Skills

Host experience

Customer service

Job description

Description

Host

• This position is responsible for supporting front-of-house operations by managing guest reservations, seating arrangements, and ensuring a smooth and welcoming environment.
• At least one year of work experience in a similar role is highly preferred
• Hourly, plus tips with benefits available
• Work schedule includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Reports to Manager on Duty

We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking host to join our team at Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine. As the first point of contact at Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine, the host represents our brand and embodies our commitment to providing legendary service. This role requires a warm, outgoing personality with a passion for engaging with guests by creating memorable experiences including greeting guests with a genuine Turkish welcome.

Responsibilities

• Greet all guests immediately upon entry with a warm smile and say, “Hosgeldeniz, welcome to Bosphorous”
• Approach guests by coming out from behind the host stand to ensure personal interaction
• Seat guests at desirable tables and ensure they are satisfied with their seating
• Open the front door for guests entering or leaving the building
• Provide menus, inform guests of their server’s name, and communicate special requests or celebrations to the server
• Record guest names, party sizes, and provide estimated wait times when necessary
• Answer phone calls professionally with the greeting: “Thank you for calling Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine location, this is name. How may I assist you?”
• Document large party inquiries and pass them to management for follow-up
• Maintain contact with servers to address dining details and guest concerns
• Check tables for availability, cleanliness, and proper setup regularly
• Keep the host stand and entry area clean and organized
• Ensure menu books are always clean and update with lunch specials when needed
• Record and manage dining reservations, including special requests and preferences
• Inspect and clean restrooms hourly
• Direct guests waiting to be seated to enjoy the bar or other waiting area
• Offer samples to passers-by when not otherwise engaged
• Relay messages to servers and bussers regarding large parties
• Thank departing guests and invite them to return with a farewell Turkish phrase
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests' needs and support restaurant operations

Supplemental

• Take and prepare to-go orders.
• Inform manager on duty of any seating issues with servers
• Maintain running side work

Benefits

• Health Insurance options
• Dental Insurance option
• Vision Insurance option
• 401k with company matching
• Paid time off program
• Employee dining discounts

Requirements

Experience working as a host or in a similar role

Standing / Walking up to 8 hours continuously

Lifting up to 50 lbs alone, and up to 80 lbs as a team