About the role#
The Student CEO leads all aspects of a Saxbys cafe operation. This position provides undergraduate students with ownership of a business while developing leadership skills in team management, community engagement, and financial operations. You will report to the Operations Lead and work on-site at the University at Albany.
What you'll do#
- Build and lead a team of peers through recruiting, training, coaching, and performance management.
- Establish the cafe as a community cornerstone using hospitality and local partnerships.
- Drive cafe profitability by managing sales growth, labor costs, inventory, and operational efficiency.
- Serve as the face of Saxbys on campus and communicate the company mission to guests and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the Operations Lead on strategic initiatives.
- Generate social media content and implement marketing campaigns.
- Assist in identifying and developing talent for the cafe.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least one year of undergraduate studies.
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate student at the University at Albany in good academic standing.
- Availability to work 30 to 40 hours per week during cafe operating hours.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in academic, professional, or volunteer settings.
- Prior Saxbys cafe experience, or experience in customer service, hospitality, or retail is preferred.
- Ability to stand, walk, and smile for extended periods.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, and ascend or descend ladders, stairs, and ramps.
- Ability to push, pull, lift, or carry up to 35 lbs.
Location & details#
- Location: Albany, New York.
- Term: Fall 2026, with rolling applications.
- Status: Full-time, paid, non-exempt hourly position.
About Saxbys
Saxbys operates a network of cafes on college campuses across the United States. The company functions as an experiential learning platform by integrating student-led businesses into university operations. Founded in 2005 and based in Philadelphia, it employs over 600 people. These locations provide students with credit-bearing roles and financial management experience.
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