Team Member (VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY) at Saxbys

<p><strong>VCU- Cafe Team Member (Part Time)</strong></p> <p><strong>Starting pay is $13/hr</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Saxbys is a coffee company headquartered in Philadelphia with its very own cafe at Virginia Commonwealth University!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Are you tired of the same old grind? In search of a flexible, supportive environment? Are you dedicated to serving your community? Saxbys’ cafe team members are more than just baristas. You’ll get hands-on experience in food and beverage production, community leadership, and hospitality while working with fellow peers at your university’s campus!&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We understand it takes more than a decked-out food and beverage menu to become a beloved cafe on campus. It takes teamwork, a drive for community, and magnetic energy from an all-student team helping fellow students achieve their collegiate goals. We are redefining what it means to be a cafe, creating a culture that fosters students to run their own impactful business to serve their community.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our mission is to “Make Life Better” and be leaders of cutting-edge initiatives focused on student engagement and empowerment. Be part of the Saxbys team that’s making life better--join us as a cafe team member and help us provide a great experience to students on campus. Apply today!&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Guest Engagement and Hospitality</span></em></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Engage with cafe guests to create a culture of hospitality</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Understand the entire food and beverage menu to provide suggestions to guests and answer any questions they may have</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Effectively manage and solve guest recovery situations when they occur</span></li> </ul> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Operational Efficiency</span></em></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ensure cleanliness and organization throughout the entire cafe</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Efficiently complete all tasks and prep as assigned by Team Lead and/or Student Cafe Operating Officer (SCOO)</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Self-Leadership</span></em></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Demonstrate open communication, self-awareness, and the ability to take initiative to improve cafe operations and atmosphere</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Collaborate with a diverse team in a fast-paced service environment to live Saxbys Mission and Core Values</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Punctuality--arrive in your Saxbys uniform on time and prepared to work&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span><strong>Qualifications</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Exceptional communication skills</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Previous hospitality experience preferred, but not required</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Previous food and beverage experience preferred, but not required</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to remember and recall details of a complex menu and operations</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Physical Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Able to stand, walk, and smile for extended periods</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Able to stoop and kneel</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Push, pull, lift or carry up to 35 lbs</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, ramps</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">All team members will support, exhibit, and promote Saxbys Mission Statement - </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Make Life Better</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - and Core Values in all daily activities. Our Core Values are:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">We Live with Pride, Passion &amp; Purpose</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">We are a Community Serving our Community</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">We embrace being O.D.D. (Outgoing, Detail oriented, and Disciplined)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Profit creates Opportunity&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Care Personally and Communicate Openly</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Serve Yourself by Serving Others</span></li> </ul>