We're Hiring!

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We are excited to announce that we are hiring for 2025!

Astro Coffee is gearing up for an incredible 2025 season, and we’re looking for passionate, hardworking, and friendly individuals to join our team!

Please note: our season runs from May through October, and this is when we need all hands on deck to keep up with our events and customers. If you have significant vacation plans during this time, Astro Coffee may not be the best fit for you. We’re looking for team members who can commit to being present during the summer to help us make the most of our busiest season!

We may be able to start some part-time positions as early as April for training or prep work. There could be opportunities for hours in the winter, but we won’t know for sure until later in the year. If you’re available for the core season, we’d love to hear from you!

We're hiring for several roles:

1. Food Truck Lead – Full Time 

2. Event Staff – hours dependent on events, Team A & Team B

Job Title: Food Truck Lead (Full-Time, Seasonal)

Warehouse Location: Golden, CO

Compensation: Average $23-$26/hour (base pay starting at $18.81/hour + tip pool). Minimum $22-25/hour guaranteed by company DOE, with potential for a raise after 30-day performance review.

Season: May to October, with the possibility of additional hours during the fall and winter, depending on events. Training sessions with limited hours commence in April. Weekend availability is a non-negotiable requirement (Friday to Sunday).

Position Overview:

As Food Truck Lead, your primary responsibility will be running and maintaining Astro Coffee Van, Astro Coffee Trailer, or Cart and overseeing the execution of various events (including farmers markets, private catering, festivals, concerts, and more).Your primary focus will be on events. You will be expected to take ownership of the van, trailer or cart’s day-to-day operations and maintenance and be flexible to adjust to event demands as they arise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of Astro Coffee Van, Astro Coffee Trailer, or Cart events, public and private, ensuring smooth and organized service.
• Drive the truck or trailer to and from events, ensuring safe operation and compliance with all driving and food safety regulations. Delivery of ice cream cart and service depending on event.
• Set up and break down for all events, including managing any packing, unpacking, and cleaning tasks to ensure the truck and event space meet company standards.
• Ensure the truck is well-maintained and in good working order—this includes basic troubleshooting, coordinating with the owner for more extensive repairs, and keeping it clean (inside and out) and food-safe. Candidate should be confident not only driving a larger vehicle but also handling basic maintenance tasks. We'll provide thorough training at the start of the season to ensure you're ready to tackle these responsibilities.
• Be the face of Astro Coffee by providing excellent customer service, handling transactions, answering questions, and being knowledgeable about our drinks and food products.
• Monitor inventory and supplies, coordinate with owner for ordering to ensure the truck is fully stocked with products and materials for each event.
• Follow health and safety guidelines to maintain a clean, food-safe environment in compliance with company policies.
• Work collaboratively with our small team to support company goals and adapt to any last-minute changes or challenges.

Requirements:

• Ability to stand for several hours and work in outdoor conditions.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Reliable transportation to our commissary kitchen and event sites across Colorado. We go everywhere, within reason.
• Flexible working hours, with the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (our events are primarily morning/afternoon with occasional evenings).
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license.
• Previous food truck, restaurant, catering, or event experience (1+ year preferred).

The Ideal Candidate:

• Self-starter with a proactive attitude who can take ownership of running the units and events, including maintenance.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Most shifts will be team based, with occasional solo events. This person must be confident managing the truck on their own.
• Able to handle a fast-paced, high-energy environment with enthusiasm and urgency.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules and unexpected challenges, with the willingness to jump into different roles when needed.
• Passionate about coffee, hospitality, and supporting local businesses, and eager to contribute to our growing brand.

Perks:

• Free and employee-discounted drinks.
• Opportunity for career growth as the company expands.
• Flexible scheduling and a work environment committed to personal development.
• Opportunities to connect with other local makers and community members.
• Enjoy going home smelling like fresh brewed coffee!

To apply: Please send resumes with subject “Food Truck Lead” to astrocoffeevan@gmail.com. Spread the joy of craft coffee with us - we look forward to hearing from you!

EVENT TEAM MEMBERS (COFFEE VAN & CATERING)

Warehouse Location: Golden, CO
Compensation: average $23-26/hour (base pay $18.81/$15.79 + tip pool)
Part time & Seasonal

Our event staff are the heart of our business, bringing the Astro Coffee experience to weddings, parties, festivals, and beyond. We’re hiring for two types of event staff:

• Team A: Fully trained to operate the coffee van, trailer or cart solo. We’re looking for candidates with more availability who can step up for key shifts and lead events.
• Team B: Backup team members to assist with larger events, festivals, and extra hands when needed. Perfect for those with limited availability. Typically these team members will meet the van or cart at the event site to assist.

We’re looking for part time coffee van & event staff for this season that runs from May - October. This position entails working a variety of food truck events including farmers markets, pop-ups, concerts and festivals. This role could also include serving coffee from our coffee cart at events.

This is a very customer service oriented role and ideal for a candidate looking to take ownership of operating the coffee van or cart. We’re looking for candidates that have experience in food service (restaurant, hotel, catering, or food truck), retail, or customer service.

Duties & Responsibilities
● Be the face of the brand and assist with all customer service from serving the drinks and specials to ringing up transactions and cash handling
● Maintain product knowledge and answer any questions customers may have with excellent customer service
● Deliver coffee cart to and from events, serve coffee from cart
● Ensure everything is packed correctly before leaving for events in a timely manner, ensure everything gets put back in place upon return according to company standards including cleaning dishes, trash and recycling removal
● Maintain a clean, food safe, and tidy work environment per company standards
● Follow guidelines set forth by our farmers markets, events, and partners to ensure our success and return invitation for future seasons and events
● Other duties as assigned

Requirements
● Ability to stand on your feet for several hours in a range of temperatures; we work in all weather and seasons
● Ability to lift minimum 60 pounds
● Reliable transportation to our commissary and event sites around the Denver Metro area
● Flexible working hours including early mornings, weekends, and holidays. Team A needs to have more availability where Team B is perfect for those with limited availability.
● Clean driving record and valid driver’s license (Team A)

The ideal candidate
● is great with people, cheery, and committed to our values
● is a self starter and works with a sense of urgency
● is comfortable working alone and with others
● has a strong passion for coffee, hospitality and our local community
● is comfortable working for a small operation and being flexible as we all wear many hats, and can roll with the punches if things change
● has a minimum of 1 year experience in related field: catering, events, farmers markets, restaurants, or food truck

Perks
● Free and employee discounted beverages
● Join a fast growing small business with opportunities for real career growth as the company grows
● We offer a flexible schedule and a work environment dedicated to personal development
● Opportunities to connect with other local makers within the community
● Go home smelling like fresh brewed coffee

To apply: Please send resumes with subject “Event Team Member A or B” to astrocoffeevan@gmail.com. Spread the joy of gourmet coffee with us - we look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: From $18.81 per hour + tip pool 

Expected hours: 20-40 hours per week