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.

Graduate Princeton - Princeton, NJ

As a Food Runner at Graduate Princeton, you will play a key role in delivering an exceptional dining experience by ensuring food and beverages are served promptly, accurately, and with a warm Graduate welcome. You’ll act as the link between our kitchen and dining team delivering dishes, assisting servers, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring guest satisfaction.

• Deliver food and beverages promptly and accurately from kitchen/expediting stations to assigned tables.
• Assist waitstaff by setting tables, providing necessary utensils, napkins, condiments, and even offering refills.
• Clear and reset tables, helping maintain cleanliness and flow in the dining area.
• Act as a liaison between kitchen and front-of-house, ensuring dish accuracy, attention to modifications (e.g., allergies), and seamless communication.
• Check on guests addressing satisfaction, taking impromptu requests, and reporting any issues to management.
• Maintain sanitization and safety standards, including proper handling of plateware and cleanliness of service areas.

• Previous hospitality or restaurant experience preferred, but not required

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift/carry up to 35 lbs

• Positive attitude with a genuine desire to provide excellent guest service

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business requires