Coffee Host/ Barista

Job Title

Tex Best Travel Centers in San Manuel is looking for a friendly, dependable Coffee Host/Barista to create a welcoming guest experience while preparing and serving high-quality coffee, espresso drinks, and light food items. This role combines hospitality, beverage preparation, cleanliness, and teamwork to help keep daily operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet guests promptly and create a warm, welcoming café environment.
• Take customer orders accurately and process payments.
• Prepare coffee, espresso, tea, and other beverages according to recipes and quality standards.
• Serve pastries, snacks, and other menu items in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked front counter, beverage station, and dining area.
• Operate espresso machines, grinders, brewers, and other café equipment safely and correctly.
• Answer customer questions, offer menu recommendations, and resolve basic service issues professionally.
• Complete opening, closing, and side-work tasks, including restocking, cleaning, and sanitizing.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and company service standards at all times.
• Work collaboratively with teammates to support smooth service during busy periods.
• Cross trained for various positions.

Qualifications

The position requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Previous barista, café, restaurant, or customer service experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math and cash-handling skills.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn drink recipes, equipment use, and service standards.
• Food handler permit or ability to obtain one, if required by local regulations.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position may require early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holiday availability. Candidates should be comfortable standing for extended periods, lifting light to moderate supplies, and working in a busy customer-facing environment.

Preferred Traits

• Passion for coffee, hospitality, and guest service.
• Attention to detail and consistency in beverage preparation.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to help wherever needed.
• Professional appearance and friendly demeanor.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

The position requires the following educational experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

La Lomita, Inc. has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential and other duties have been included. This job description is intended only to be a guideline for job expectations and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, abilities, and skills that may be required of this position. Additional functions and duties may be assigned by supervisors and management.

This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the incumbent or La Lomita Energy may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. La Lomita, Inc. reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign duties and tasks for the Associate to perform at any time, as La Lomita, Inc. deems appropriate.