About the role#
The Student CEO (SCEO) leads all aspects of a Saxbys cafe operation. This role offers undergraduate students ownership of a business while developing skills in team leadership, community engagement, and financial management through the Saxbys Experiential Learning Platform.
What you'll do#
- Build and lead a team of peers by recruiting, training, and coaching to create a positive work environment.
- Drive cafe profitability by managing sales growth, labor costs, inventory, and operational efficiency.
- Maintain high standards for product quality and guest experience.
- Serve as the face of Saxbys on campus and represent the company mission to guests and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the Operations Lead on strategic initiatives and provide regular performance updates.
- Generate social media content, implement local marketing, and execute promotional campaigns.
- Assist in identifying, recruiting, and developing talent for the cafe.
- Supervise an average of 15 direct reports.
What you'll need#
- Must be an undergraduate student at the partner organization in good academic standing with at least one year of studies completed.
- Ability to work 30-40 hours per week during cafe operating hours.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in academic, professional, or volunteer settings.
- Prior Saxbys cafe experience and background in customer service, hospitality, or retail are preferred.
- Ability to support and promote Saxbys Mission and Core Values daily.
- Physical ability to stand, walk, and smile for extended periods, stoop, kneel, and ascend or descend ladders and stairs.
- Ability to push, pull, lift, or carry up to 35 lbs.
Location & details#
- Location: Radford, Virginia.
- Term: Fall 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time and paid.
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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