About the role#
As a Team Member at the University at Albany, you will work with fellow students to run the cafe. This role focuses on food and beverage production, community leadership, and hospitality. You will help create a welcoming environment for your peers while gaining hands-on experience in business operations.
What you'll do#
- Engage with guests to build a culture of hospitality.
- Learn the food and beverage menu to provide suggestions and answer questions.
- Manage and resolve guest recovery situations.
- Keep the cafe clean and organized.
- Complete prep work and assigned tasks efficiently.
- Show initiative and open communication to improve cafe operations.
- Work with a diverse team to support the company mission and core values.
What you'll need#
- Exceptional communication skills.
- The ability to remember and recall details of a complex menu.
- Previous experience in hospitality or food and beverage is a plus, but not required.
- Ability to stand, walk, and smile for long periods.
- Capacity to stoop, kneel, and climb ladders, stairs, or ramps.
- Ability to push, pull, lift, or carry up to 35 lbs.
Location & details#
- Location: Albany, New York.
- Role type: Part-time, on-site.
- Pay: 16.00 per hour.
- Term: Rolling.
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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