Traveling Barista – Events & Brand Experience

About RYZE:

The Role:

RYZE is seeking an energetic, dependable, and customer-focused Traveling Barista to support our traveling pop-up café experiences across multiple locations. This role is ideal for someone who loves coffee, enjoys travel, and thrives in fast-paced, customer-facing environments.

Tour Baristas play a critical role in delivering exceptional service while supporting setup, operations, and breakdown of RYZE’s mobile café experiences.

Travel & Physical Requirements

• Extensive travel required (up to 90%), including weekends and holidays as needed.

• Ability to work flexible hours based on event schedules.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, carrying, and moving equipment and supplies (up to approximately 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation).

• Comfortable working in outdoor or temporary pop-up environments.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and serve RYZE coffee, matcha, and chai lattes following company recipes and presentation standards.

• Greet customers warmly, take accurate orders, and process transactions using the POS system.

• Educate guests about RYZE’s products, ingredients, and brand story, encouraging sales of lattes, coffee bags, and subscriptions.

• Operate latte machines and café equipment safely and efficiently.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the café area, including workstations, equipment, and customer spaces.

• Restock ingredients, supplies, and merchandise throughout the shift.

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.

• Follow RYZE’s hospitality standards to deliver a consistent, high-quality customer experience.

• Assist with other duties as assigned to ensure successful tour operations.

What We’re Looking For

• Prior barista or café experience preferred, training will be provided.

• Food Handler’s Certification (required prior to start).

• Willingness to travel extensively and adapt to changing locations and schedules.

• Strong communication and customer service skills with a positive, team-oriented attitude.

• Ability to operate café equipment safely and efficiently.

• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, retail environment with a focus on both speed and accuracy.

• Passion for wellness, coffee, and creating memorable customer experiences.

• Competitive pay

• Training on RYZE products and drink preparation

• Employee discounts on RYZE merchandise and beverages

• A fun, hands-on opportunity to represent a mission-driven brand and connect with customers during the holiday season

• This role requires extensive travel. RYZE will provide a per diem and/or reimbursement for approved travel-related expenses, including meals and incidentals, in accordance with Company policy. Additional details will be provided during onboarding.

What We Offer:

What We Offer

• Competitive pay

• Training on RYZE products and drink preparation

• Employee discounts on RYZE merchandise and beverages

• A fun, hands-on opportunity to represent a mission-driven brand and connect with customers during the holiday season

• This role requires extensive travel. RYZE will provide a per diem and/or reimbursement for approved travel-related expenses, including meals and incidentals, in accordance with Company policy. Additional details will be provided during onboarding.