Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle. www.highgate.com.
OverviewThe Food & Beverage Intern will receive exposure to/and provide support in all aspects of the food and beverage operation including on the floor and kitchen coverage, clerical, administrative, marketing materials, and other duties to assist in the smooth operation of Food & Beverage. He/she is also responsible for providing attentive, courteous and efficient service to all guests.
This internship is for Summer 2025!
Responsibilities Provide floor coverage in the Street Bar and support the back of house culinary, stewarding and personal dining team as needed. Attend BEO (Banquet Event Order) meetings to assist in planning and execution of banquet operations. Provide clerical support such as editing, printing and distributing menus and other materials, data entry and compiling reports from our POS system. Act as a host, utilizing our guest reservation system and warmly engaging with our guests to enhance the arrival, dining and departure experience. Answer telephone and email messages. Respond accordingly.Manage all incoming catering inquiries and distribute Maintain and stay abreast of the latest computer programs/innovations (as applicable). Assist with catering event resumes and distribution Manage BEO distribution and event guaranteesFiling of all pertinent correspondence in a timely manner.Handle correspondence pertaining to department.Maintain adequate inventory of office supplies.Responsible for the smooth operation of the office.Type and distribute meeting minutes. Maintain trace file as needed.Prepare Banquet Event Orders (BEOS) and Group Resumes as neededGreet guests/clients/employees when necessary.Attend meetings/training as required by management.Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Delphi FDCCompensation - $20.00/Hourly
Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent required and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred. At least 1 year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.College course work in related field helpful.Computer knowledge/skills required.Flexible and long hours sometimes required.Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Highgate Hotels, L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains the policy of recruiting and retaining the best-qualified personnel who demonstrate the ability to perform competently and work well with others. It is the policy of Highgate Hotels to provide equal employment opportunity regardless of race (including traits historically or culturally associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress and religious grooming), color, age (40 and over), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), medical condition (as defined under state law), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under section 12801.9 of the California Vehicle Code), ancestry, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression), sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, parental status, domestic partner status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including perceived pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or pregnancy-related conditions), military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy of nondiscrimination is applied to all aspects of the employment relationship. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws in ensuring equal opportunity and employment for qualified persons with disabilities. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.The following link provides more information regarding the Federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment: EEO is the Law – Notice of Applicant Rights Under the Law.