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.
OverviewCome join Highgate for the summer in one of our dynamic, paid internships! We are currently offering an opportunity for a Food & Beverage (F&B) Operations Intern to support our property teams. This 10-week immersive program is designed to provide hands-on experience in hotel food and beverage operations, allowing you to learn about the hospitality industry while working in a fun and fast-paced environment.
Specific hotel placement will be discussed once an internship offer is extended.
Responsibilities Gain exposure to daily F&B operations across outlets such as restaurants, bars, banquets, and in-room dining.Assist in overseeing service standards, guest relations, and operational flow.Support managers with scheduling, training coordination, and staff communications.Participate in menu planning discussions, marketing initiatives, and special events.Assist in monitoring inventory, ordering, and cost-control measures.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Culinary, Sales, Events, and Operations).Shadow F&B leaders and attend professional development sessions as part of Highgate’s internship curriculum.Qualifications Current undergraduate student in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field (junior or senior year preferred).Strong interest in food & beverage operations and the hospitality industry.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a guest-first mindset.Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.Professional, warm, and enthusiastic demeanor.
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.
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