Barista Requisition ID 2025-67642 Category Food and Beverage Job Location US-NJ-Princeton Property Graduate Princeton Compensation Minimum USD $17.00/Hr. Compensation Maximum USD $17.00/Hr. Compensation Type Hourly Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition.  Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

Location

 

Graduate Princeton - Princeton, NJ

Overview

Part of the vibrant and boutique-inspired Graduate Hotels collection by Hilton. Located in the heart of Princeton and infused with collegiate charm and local pride, our hotel celebrates the spirit of the university and the surrounding community. As a Barista, you’ll play a key role in creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for guests, whether they’re visiting campus, grabbing a coffee before class, or just stopping by for a cozy moment.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve coffee, tea, and specialty drinks with precision and care

Deliver exceptional guest service with a welcoming and positive attitude

Maintain cleanliness and organization in the café area

Operate espresso machines, grinders, and other café equipment

Ensure consistency by following recipes and presentation standards

Support restocking, inventory, and other café operations

Assist with opening/closing duties as needed

Qualifications

A genuine passion for coffee, hospitality, and creating great guest experiences

Excellent communication and multitasking skills

Previous barista or café experience preferred, but we’re happy to train the right fit

Flexible availability including early mornings, weekends, and holidays

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.