Mobile Coffee Barista & Driver — Events on Wheels

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Travelin' Tom's Coffee is seeking a Mobile Barista to bring a premium coffee experience directly to events, schools, and private gatherings. You will operate a mobile truck and serve hot, iced, and blended drinks with a friendly, high-energy approach.

You will greet customers, take orders, and ensure accurate cash/card transactions using our POS. You may assist with stocking, setup, and truck sanitation between events.

Qualifications

• Experience in barista or food service is a plus, but not required.
• Strong communication skills and basic math for cash handling.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Craft Premium Beverages: Prepare and serve signature hot, iced, and blended drinks following quality standards.
• Deliver Exceptional Service: Greet customers with a warm smile and take orders efficiently.
• Truck Operations & Setup: Assist with stocking, setup, and breakdown at events; keep truck clean.
• Point of Sale (POS): Process cash and card transactions accurately.
• Safe Driving (If applicable): Safely drive the truck to event locations (training provided).
• Be a Brand Ambassador: Represent the brand with energy, professionalism, and positivity.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Mobile workspace that changes daily.
• Flexible Scheduling: Suitable for students or anyone seeking dynamic part-time or full-time hours.
• Tips: Tip sharing can boost earnings to over $20 per hour.
• Cross Training: Training on all trucks for more hours and events.

Skills

Strong communication

Retail math

Multi-tasking

Job description

Full-time Part-time Starting from $12.00 per hour

Position Overview

Are you energetic, passionate about coffee, and love making people smile? Travelin' Tom's Coffee is looking for a dependable and outgoing Mobile Barista to join our team! In this role, you won’t just be working behind a regular counter—you'll be bringing a premium, high-energy coffee shop experience directly to the community via our state-of-the-art mobile coffee trucks. From corporate events and schools to private parties and festivals, your office changes every day.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love interacting with people, and want a fun job on wheels, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Craft Premium Beverages: Prepare and serve Travelin’ Tom’s signature hot, iced, and blended drinks—including lattes, frappes, cold brews, teas, lemonades, and our exclusive Nitro Energy drinks—strictly following quality and recipe standards.
• Deliver Exceptional Service: Greet every customer with a warm smile, take orders efficiently, and create a fun, welcoming atmosphere at every event.
• Truck Operations & Setup: Assist with stocking inventory, setting up the truck before events, and breaking it down at closing. Keep the truck spotless, organized, and sanitized inside and out.
• Point of Sale (POS): Accurately process cash and card transactions using our digital POS system.
• Safe Driving (If applicable): Safely drive and navigate the Travelin' Tom's truck to and from designated event locations (training provided).
• Be a Brand Ambassador: Represent the Travelin' Tom's brand with high energy, professionalism, and positivity in the local community.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Say goodbye to being stuck in the same building all day—enjoy a fun, mobile workspace that changes daily!
• Flexible Scheduling: Great for students or anyone looking for a dynamic part-time or full-time
• Tips: Tip sharing can boost your pay to over $20 per hour
• Cross Training: Training on all of our trucks all for more opportunity for more hours and events

Requirements

Age & Licensing: Must be 18 or older with a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record (if driving the truck).

Experience: Previous barista or food service experience is a plus, but not required. We love to train the right personality!

Skills: Strong communication skills, basic retail math for cash handling, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Availability: Flexible schedule with availability for early mornings, weekends, and occasional holidays (prime times for coffee events).