About the role#
The Student CEO (SCEO) leads all aspects of a Saxbys cafe operation. This role provides undergraduate students with ownership of a business while developing leadership skills in team development, community engagement, and financial management. You will work on-site at a Drexel University cafe location.
What you'll do#
- Build and lead a team of peers through recruiting, training, coaching, and performance management.
- Manage sales growth, labor costs, inventory, and operational efficiency.
- Establish the cafe as a community cornerstone.
- Serve as the face of Saxbys on campus.
- Collaborate with the Operations Lead on strategic initiatives.
- Generate social media content and implement marketing initiatives.
- Supervise 10-30 direct reports.
What you'll need#
- Must be an undergraduate student at Drexel University in good academic standing.
- Completion of at least one year of undergraduate studies.
- Ability to work 30-40 hours per week during cafe operating hours.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in academic, professional, or volunteer settings.
- Support and promote the Saxbys Mission and Core Values.
- Prior Saxbys cafe experience is preferred.
- Experience in customer service, hospitality, or retail is preferred.
- Physical ability to stand, walk, and smile for extended periods.
- Physical 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: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Classification: Full-time.
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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