Host - PT

Travel Centers of America has been serving travelers for over 50 years, providing fuel, food, truck maintenance, and essential services across the country. Our network of travel centers offers a convenient, one‑stop shopping experience with a wide variety of dining options. We are now looking for a dedicated Host to join our team.

As a Host at Travel Centers of America, you will be key to the success of our restaurant by providing a warm and welcoming experience to all guests, ensuring each traveler receives excellent service and leaves satisfied.

• Work in a fun, trusting environment focused on great customer service.
• Welcome and serve each customer courteously, quickly, and efficiently with a sincere, positive, pleasant, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Be knowledgeable of menu items and promote daily specials.
• Process transactions on a point‑of‑sale (POS) register.
• Prioritize work according to the kitchen and dining guest needs.
• Maintain equipment per operating standards.
• Follow proper safety procedures when handling and/or preparing food.
• Build strong communication and rapport with leaders and co‑workers.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• A dedicated individual who works well with others and is excited to be part of our team.
• Basic computer/POS knowledge preferred.
• Previous food service experience a plus.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and some holidays.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Vacation and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• On‑site meal discounts.
• Wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food, and fuel.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement.

$15.15 – $15.50 per hour, depending on experience, responsibilities, and job duties.

Travel Centers of America is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, handicap, military service or veteran status, genetic information, or membership in any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodations related to our recruiting process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email us at  with your name, phone number, the position and location you are applying for, and details regarding the accommodation request.

The role requires regularly talking and hearing, standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, climbing, and repetitive use of legs. The team member is occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs and move heavy objects. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Employees may be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons, fumes, and particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and noise. Conditions may include exposure to dirt, dust, grease, oil, gas, high‑concentrated cleaning solutions, and more.

This job description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties. TA Operating LLC reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the incumbent or TA Operating LLC may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.