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.
What you'll do#
- Build and lead a high-performing team of peers by recruiting, training, and coaching.
- Establish the cafe as a community cornerstone through hospitality and 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.
- Collaborate on strategic initiatives with your Operations Lead.
- Generate content for social media and execute promotional campaigns.
- Assist in identifying, recruiting, and developing talent for the cafe.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate student at West Chester 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.
- Prior Saxbys cafe experience is preferred, as is experience in customer service, hospitality, or retail.
- Physical ability to stand, walk, and smile for extended periods.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, and ascend or descend ladders, stairs, or ramps.
- Ability to push, pull, lift, or carry up to 35 lbs.
Location & details#
- Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania.
- Term: Fall 2026 (rolling applications).
- Modality: On-site.
- Classification: Full-time, 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.
How to get in at Saxbys
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