About the role#
As a Team Member at the Saxbys cafe on the Siena University campus, you will gain hands-on experience in food and beverage production, community leadership, and hospitality. You will work alongside fellow students to run the cafe, helping to foster a welcoming environment for the campus community.
What you'll do#
- Engage with guests to build a culture of hospitality.
- Learn the food and beverage menu to provide suggestions and answer guest questions.
- Manage and resolve guest recovery situations.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the cafe.
- Complete prep and operational tasks assigned by the Team Lead or Student Cafe Executive Officer.
- Demonstrate initiative and open communication to improve cafe operations.
- Collaborate with a diverse team.
- Arrive on time, in uniform, and ready to work.
- Support and promote the Saxbys mission and core values.
What you'll need#
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Ability to memorize and recall details of the menu and operations.
- Previous hospitality or food and beverage experience is helpful but not required.
- Ability to stand, walk, and smile for extended periods.
- Ability to stoop and kneel.
- Ability to push, pull, lift, or carry up to 35 lbs.
- Ability to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, and ramps.
Location & details#
- Location: Loudonville, New York.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Compensation: 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.
How to get in at Saxbys
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