Student CEO (SCEO) - UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT SAINT VINCENT
saxbysNew York, NY
Student CEO (SCEO) - UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT SAINT VINCENT
saxbysNew York, NY
yesterday
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Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage BarsColleges, Universities, and Professional SchoolsLimited-Service RestaurantsAbout the role
Student CEO (SCEO) - UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT SAINT VINCENTBronx, New York Accepting applications for Spring 2026 and future semesters!
Reports to: Operations Lead
Classification: Full-time, seasonalFLSA Status: Non-ExemptPay Type: HourlyScope: 1 cafe
Location: University of Mount Saint Vincent
Job Summary:
The Student CEO leads all aspects of a Saxbys cafe operation while gaining real-world entrepreneurial experience through Saxbys' Experiential Learning Platform. This role provides undergraduate students with unparalleled ownership of a business while developing leadership skills across team development, community engagement, and financial management.
What You Will OwnTeam Development: 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.
Community Leadership: Establish the cafe as a community cornerstone through exceptional hospitality, meaningful partnerships, and impactful initiatives that demonstrate Saxbys' commitment to making life better.
Financial Management: 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.
Brand Representation: 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.
Who You Will Support:
Operations Lead: Collaborate on strategic initiatives, provide regular updates on cafe performance, and implement feedback to continuously improve operations.
Marketing Team: Generate content for social media, implement local marketing initiatives, and execute promotional campaigns to drive cafe awareness and sales.
Recruiting Team: Assist in identifying, recruiting, and developing talent for both cafe positions and future Student CEO succession planning.
Who You Will Supervise:
This position will supervise around 45 direct reports depending on the size of the cafe
What Success Looks Like:
- Cafe achieves or exceeds budgeted revenue targets
- Cafe operates at or above budgeted Net Operating Income 30%+ of cafe staff are developed into Team LeadsGuest satisfaction metrics consistently above 4.5/5Where You Excel
- Confident Communicator
- Developer of Individual Contributors
- Master of Prioritization
- Adaptable to Change
- Autonomous Problem Solving
- Financial AcumenWhat You Have Done
- Completed at least one year of undergraduate studies
- Prior Saxbys cafe experience preferred
- Demonstrated leadership experience in academic, professional, or volunteer settings
- Experience in customer service, hospitality, or retail preferred
- What is 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
- Able to stoop and kneel
- Push, pull, lift or carry up to 35 lbs
- Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, ramps
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Intern
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Industry
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars
Posted
yesterday
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