Coffee Truck Barista / Driver

Travelin’ Tom’s is a growing mobile coffee truck serving high-quality coffee and specialty drinks throughout St. Louis. Our goal is simple: serve great drinks and make every customer feel welcomed, appreciated, and excited to see us. Events can get very busy, so we need team members who can stay friendly, upbeat, and attentive while also working quickly and efficiently.

We are a new location with a small, growing team. We currently operate one truck and plan to add a second within the next six months, with more growth possible after that. As one of our first employees, you will have the opportunity to help shape how we operate and the kind of team culture we build.

I’m Scott, the owner and operator. I’m a 35-year-old dad of four and previously worked in software design at Adobe before starting Travelin’ Tom’s last year. You will train closely with me, along with my brother-in-law Alex, who was our first employee.

Our goal is to train you to confidently operate the truck, serve customers, make drinks, and eventually run events independently. Barista or bartender experience is preferred, but it is not required. We are happy to train someone who is dependable, friendly, calm under pressure, and able to move quickly while maintaining excellent customer service.

Position Overview

Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Ladue is looking for a dependable, friendly Mobile Barista who can provide excellent customer service while working quickly in a fast-paced environment. You’ll drive the truck to/from our warehouse, serve customers, take orders, prepare drinks, clean and stock the truck, and help events run smoothly. Our locations and events change from day to day, so we’re looking for someone who is reliable, adaptable, comfortable staying busy, and able to greet every customer with a smile.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Exceptional Service: This role requires excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining the highest standards of quality
• 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.
• Work in a fast-paced environment: At busy events, speed is important so we can make sure to serve everyone in a limited amount of time.
• Truck Operations & Setup: Assist with stocking inventory, setting up the truck before events, breaking it down, and cleaning 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: Safely drive and navigate the Travelin' Tom's truck to and from designated event locations (training provided).
• Represent the brand: Represent the Travelin' Tom's brand with high energy, professionalism, and positivity in the local community.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to health and safety standards, ensuring food and drink preparation areas are sanitized and safe at all times
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other team members to ensure smooth operations and an enjoyable work environment

Perks & Benefits

• Dynamic work environment -- new people and places everyday
• Pay: Start at $15/hr, grow to $18/hr once independently running events. Continued growth available up to $20/hr.
• Tips: About half of our private events tip their baristas, which can add an extra $10-15 per hour. Public events almost always have great tips.
• Opportunity to work in a fun, mobile environment with a passionate small team
• Free coffee and other beverages
• Opportunities for growth and independence.
• We are a small and new business, so you will learn with the owner and help grow a business

Flexible schedule with availability for early mornings, weekends, occasional evenings * Previous barista, bartending, or food service experience is a plus, but not required. We love to train the right personality! * Skills: Excellent communication skills, calm under pressure, basic retail math for cash handling, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. * Must be 18 or older with a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. * Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (e.g., coffee beans, equipment, and supplies) * Reliable, punctual, and dependable