Highgate · 1 month ago
Food & Beverage Intern, Summer 2026
Boston, MA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerHighgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. The Food & Beverage Intern will receive exposure to and provide support in all aspects of the food and beverage operation, ensuring smooth operations and delivering courteous service to guests.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Maintain and stay abreast of the latest computer programs/innovations (as applicable)
Filing of all pertinent correspondence in a timely manner
Handle correspondence pertaining to department
Answer telephone and email messages. Respond accordingly
Maintain adequate inventory of office supplies
Responsible for the smooth operation of the office
Type and distribute meeting minutes
Maintain trace file as needed
Greet guests/clients/employees when necessary
Attend meetings/training as required by management
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Delphi FDC
Provide floor coverage in the Street Bar and support the back of house culinary, stewarding and personal dining team as needed
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
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent required
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
Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times
Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner
Assisting with guest communication via e-mail and phone and in person
Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests
Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner
Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming
Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions
Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary
Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives
Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information
Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs
Perform other duties as requested by management
Preferred
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
Company
Highgate
Highgate is a United States-based real estate investment and hospitality management firm.
Founded in 1988
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (7)
2024 (8)
2023 (8)
2022 (5)
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2020 (18)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Trilantic North America
2014-10-08Private Equity
Leadership Team
Arash Azarbarzin
Chief Executive Officer
Graham Rumble
Chief Financial Officer | Family Office
Recent News
2025-07-08
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