Food Runner

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring 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 of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com

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