About the role#
As a Team Member at the Saxbys cafe on the Temple University campus, you will gain hands-on experience in food and beverage production, hospitality, and community leadership. This role is about more than making coffee. You will work alongside fellow students to run a business that serves the campus community while supporting the Saxbys mission to Make Life Better.
What you'll do#
- Engage with guests to build a culture of hospitality.
- Learn the food and beverage menu to offer suggestions and answer guest 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 the cafe atmosphere.
- Collaborate with a diverse team.
- Arrive on time in uniform and ready to work.
- Promote the Saxbys mission and core values in your daily activities.
What you'll need#
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to memorize and recall details of a complex menu.
- While previous experience in hospitality or food and beverage is helpful, it is not required.
- Ability to stand, walk, and smile for long periods.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, and climb ladders, stairs, or ramps.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 35 lbs.
Location & details#
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Temple University).
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- 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.
How to get in at Saxbys
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