Coffee Truck Barista / Driver

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

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.

Pay: $15 - $25 per hour

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).

We are a locally owned small business franchise with our warehouse based in Olathe, Kansas. We’re passionate about making the Kansas City metro a better place to live, work, and play by serving our community and creating memorable experiences. In addition to Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee, we operate Kona Ice throughout Johnson County.

As both businesses continue to grow, we’re excited to create meaningful opportunities for our team members to grow with us. We value dependable, hardworking people who enjoy serving others, being part of a team, and making a positive impact in their community.