About the role#
Saxbys is looking for team members to join our cafes at Drexel University in Philadelphia. This role offers hands-on experience in food and beverage production, community leadership, and hospitality. You will work alongside peers to serve the campus community while supporting our mission to Make Life Better.
What you'll do#
- Engage with guests to build a culture of hospitality.
- Learn our food and beverage menu to provide suggestions and answer guest questions.
- Solve guest recovery situations when they arise.
- 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 promote our core values.
- Arrive on time in uniform and ready to work.
What you'll need#
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Ability to memorize and recall details of a complex menu.
- Previous hospitality or food and beverage experience is helpful but not required.
- Physical ability to stand, walk, and smile for long periods, as well as stoop, kneel, and lift up to 35 lbs.
- Ability to climb ladders, stairs, or ramps.
Location & details#
- This is a part-time position located at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- This role is on-site and follows a rolling term.
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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