Job Summary
As the face of Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine, our hosts deliver legendary, genuine hospitality from the moment a guest arrives. We are looking for an outgoing, welcoming individual who loves connecting with people and creating memorable dining experiences—starting every visit with a warm Turkish greeting.Core Responsibilities

• Guest Welcome & Seating: Step out from behind the host stand, make eye contact, smile, and greet every arriving guest immediately with, "Hosgeldiniz, welcome to Bosphorous." Open doors for arriving and departing guests whenever possible.
• Table & Server Coordination: Escort guests to clean, well-set tables, provide menus, and introduce their server. Promptly notify servers of special occasions, seating preferences, or guest requests.
• Reservations & Waitlist Management: Accurately record reservations (including guest contact details and preferences) and manage waitlist quotes during peak hours. Document large-party inquiries for management follow-up.
• Phone & To-Go Service: Answer calls promptly using our standard greeting ("Thank you for calling Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine [Location], this is [Name], how may I assist you?"), assist with inquiries, and prepare to-go orders.
• Dining Room & Facility Upkeep: Keep the entryway, host stand, glass doors, and menus spotless. Check restrooms every 20 minutes to ensure they are clean and stocked.
• Teamwork & Farewell: Communicate proactively with servers, bussers, and managers to ensure smooth floor operations. Thank departing guests warmly and invite them back with a traditional Turkish farewell.

Tools & Technology

• OpenTable
• Toast POS

Experience working as a host or in a similar role preferred.

Standing / Walking up to 8 hours continuously

Lifting up to 20 lbs alone, and up to 40 lbs as a team