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Saxbys · 1 week ago

Student CEO (SCEO) - MARIST UNIVERSITY

Poughkeepsie, NY

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad

Saxbys is seeking a Student CEO to lead all aspects of a Saxbys cafe operation while gaining real-world entrepreneurial experience. This role involves team development, community leadership, and financial management, providing undergraduate students with ownership of a business and leadership skills.

CateringCoffeeFood and BeverageRestaurantsRetail

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Build and lead a high-performing team of peers through effective recruiting, training, coaching, and performance management to create a positive work environment that embodies Saxbys' values and culture

Establish the cafe as a community cornerstone through exceptional hospitality, meaningful partnerships, and impactful initiatives that demonstrate Saxbys' commitment to making life better

Drive cafe profitability by managing sales growth, labor costs, inventory, and overall operational efficiency while maintaining Saxbys' high standards for product quality and guest experience

Serve as the face of Saxbys on campus, effectively communicating the company's mission, values, and Experiential Learning Platform to stakeholders, guests, and potential team members

Collaborate on strategic initiatives, provide regular updates on cafe performance, and implement feedback to continuously improve operations

Generate content for social media, implement local marketing initiatives, and execute promotional campaigns to drive cafe awareness and sales

Assist in identifying, recruiting, and developing talent for both cafe positions and future Student CEO succession planning

Qualification

Financial ManagementTeam DevelopmentLeadershipCommunity EngagementPrioritizationCustomer ServiceCommunicationProblem SolvingAdaptability

Required

Support, exhibit, and promote Saxbys Mission and Core Values in all daily activities

Must be an undergraduate student of the partner organization in good academic standing

Ability to work 30-40 hours per week during cafe operating hours

Physical requirements: Able to stand, walk, and smile for extended periods of time

Physical requirements: Able to stoop and kneel

Physical requirements: Push, pull, lift or carry up to 35 lbs

Physical requirements: Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, ramps

Completed at least one year of undergraduate studies

Demonstrated leadership experience in academic, professional, or volunteer settings

Preferred

Prior Saxbys cafe experience preferred

Experience in customer service, hospitality, or retail preferred

Company

Saxbys

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Saxbys is a national education company – disguised as a coffee company – on a mission to Make Life Better by supporting and empowering the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs through experiential learning.

Founded in 2005