About the role#
As a Team Member at the Virginia Commonwealth University cafe, you will gain hands-on experience in food and beverage production, hospitality, and community leadership. This is a part-time role where you work alongside fellow students to serve the campus community and support the Saxbys mission to Make Life Better.
What you'll do#
- Engage with guests to build a welcoming atmosphere.
- Learn the food and beverage menu to answer questions and offer suggestions.
- Handle 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 company core values.
What you'll need#
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to memorize and recall details of a complex menu.
- Hospitality or food and beverage experience is helpful but not required.
- Ability to stand, walk, and smile for long periods.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, and use stairs, ramps, or ladders.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 35 lbs.
Location & details#
- Location: Richmond, Virginia.
- This is a part-time, on-site position.
- The role is available on a rolling basis.
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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