--- title: "Barista Jobs in Columbia, SC | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/barista/locations/columbia-sc" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:40:12.328Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/barista/locations/columbia-sc" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/barista/locations/columbia-sc/data.json"] --- Barista market brief · Columbia, SC # Barista Jobs in Columbia, SC 16 barista openings are live in the Columbia, SC area from 7 employers, led by Starbucks Coffee Company, Acosta, and Aramark. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Barista+jobs+in+Columbia%2C+SC)[Browse all Barista markets](/jobs/barista) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 16 : Live barista openings currently tracked in the Columbia market. **Companies hiring** : 7 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : Not published : Not enough employers here disclose pay to publish a local median, so none is shown. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder Entry-level7 jobs Level coverage is 44%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 16 Hiring employers 7 Salary coverage 19% Median experience 0.0 years Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live barista listings in Columbia - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Barista+jobs+in+Columbia%2C+SC)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare barista opportunities in Columbia, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 16 live roles tracked in this market. - 7 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Barista+jobs+in+Columbia%2C+SC)[Compare other markets](/jobs/barista) ## A practical market plan for Barista in Columbia Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 16 barista openings across 7 employers establish the current Columbia opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Starbucks Coffee Company is one of the most active visible employers, with 7 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 16 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Columbia market view into active employers and representative barista openings Employer activity · 7 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Starbucks Coffee Company logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffr.starbucks.ca%2Fpwa-icon-192.png&sig=VpXZpHUFmRMuGpgfkg9M-_F8dLTOC71WlhawLWjOStU) Starbucks Coffee CompanyStartups & growing teams7Open roles](/company/starbucks-coffee-company)[![Acosta logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acosta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F5%2F2024%2F10%2Ffavicon-w.jpg&sig=255RypCI5NZO85wBqBmP2wibeC8wJSRTLZw-CdGC_mQ) AcostaTop of market2Open roles](/company/acosta)[![Aramark logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aramark.com%2Fandroid-chrome-256x256.png%3Fv%3D1&sig=BX1w66MJamFhgmE4pPdkBpj6pKi9asTju05o3Yb16UQ) AramarkEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/aramark)![Compass Group logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dcompassgroup.com%26sz%3D128) Compass GroupStartups & growing teams2Open roles [![Oliver Gospel Mission logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Folivergospelmission.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=woY8kvU2Yj9VyCVGQXG2HRmzjbnFcGZBpLf3SpFJJus) Oliver Gospel MissionStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/oliver-gospel-mission) Ruth's Chris - Sizzling Steak ConceptsStartups & growing teams1Open roles [![The Kroger Co. logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthekrogerco.com%2Fandroid-chrome-384x384.png&sig=NFslbDCM58S-sJMfoGJ6Mui9kbO3GdGEUwML8Z3ShQg) The Kroger Co.Top of market1Open roles](/company/the-kroger-co) Live opportunity sample · 16 of 16 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Barista- Starbucks - University of South CarolinaLive roleAramarkColumbia, South CarolinaPosted Oct 21, 2026](/job/barista-starbucks-university-of-south-carolina-at-aramark-d837c4ae-9229-5320-b7e8-65f9a51385a4)[Roastery BaristaLive roleOliver Gospel MissionColumbia, South CarolinaPosted Oct 20, 2026](/job/roastery-barista-at-oliver-gospel-mission-1e4bc1fd-1ce8-54e1-8967-0668beb3c032)[BaristaLive roleRuth's Chris - Sizzling Steak ConceptsColumbia, South Carolina$16,640Posted Oct 19, 2026](/job/barista-at-ruths-chris-sizzling-steak-concepts-89a81f6e-d32b-5ba2-92ad-21b1812d87b2)[barista - Store# 59281, HIGHWAY 1 AND DREHEREntry-levelStarbucks Coffee CompanyWest Columbia, South CarolinaPosted Oct 15, 2026](/job/barista-store-59281-highway-1-and-dreher-at-starbucks-coffee-company-08acb58a-ac87-57e7-ae3c-860783027dc9)[Starbucks BaristaLive roleThe Kroger Co.Columbia, South CarolinaPosted Oct 13, 2026](/job/starbucks-barista-at-the-kroger-co-324e2c43-da67-575e-8454-ec7cf19755ff)[barista - Store# 63554, PROVIDENCE STREET AND FOREST DRIVEEntry-levelStarbucks Coffee CompanyColumbia, South CarolinaPosted Oct 11, 2026](/job/barista-store-63554-providence-street-and-forest-drive-at-starbucks-7576ee3f-5d6d-5b55-8155-dfe36d2c4117)[barista - Store# 56769, TWO NOTCH & RABONEntry-levelStarbucks Coffee CompanyColumbia, South CarolinaPosted Oct 10, 2026](/job/barista-store-56769-two-notch-and-rabon-at-starbucks-coffee-company-6be80a09-f0d5-5404-85f4-28fb948098d6)[barista - Store# 24423, I-20 & SALUDA POINTE COURTEntry-levelStarbucks Coffee CompanyLexington, South CarolinaPosted Oct 8, 2026](/job/barista-store-24423-i-20-and-saluda-pointe-court-at-starbucks-coffee-b738b233-5a00-5227-a010-13241569b88c) #### More barista openings in Columbia - [BARISTA (FULL TIME AND PART TIME) · Compass Group](/job/barista-full-time-and-part-time-at-compass-group-9821a665-136a-51a5-b775-1f29bfd112f1) - [barista - Store# 65996, ROSEWOOD & SLOAN ST · Starbucks Coffee Company](/job/barista-store-65996-rosewood-and-sloan-st-at-starbucks-coffee-company-a495a676-29bd-5bb9-be80-63dd25fbdafc) - [BARISTA SHIFT SUPERVISOR (FULL TIME) · Compass Group](/job/barista-shift-supervisor-full-time-at-compass-group-47285312-9aad-59b7-b2ad-a8bd9e68578a) - [barista - Store# 61508, PLATT SPRINGS RD & S LAKE DR · Starbucks Coffee Company](/job/barista-store-61508-platt-springs-rd-and-s-lake-dr-at-starbucks-fc43191e-ff76-505b-9438-fc6a8972fde4) - [Barista- Global Cafe - University of South Carolina · Aramark](/job/barista-global-cafe-university-of-south-carolina-at-aramark-91282ee6-b055-5869-ba4c-b485873d083d) - [barista - Store# 15730, 5555 SUNSET BLVD. · Starbucks Coffee Company](/job/barista-store-15730-5555-sunset-blvd-at-starbucks-coffee-company-3f9c2213-ad80-56aa-91cd-68ac2892a7da) - [Juice Barista Part Time · Acosta](/job/juice-barista-part-time-at-acosta-a637141a-d7e8-561d-ae38-657d7485d40a) - [Juice Barista Part Time · Acosta](/job/juice-barista-part-time-at-acosta-6555fee6-fe77-5214-8667-91dcb59f2885) [Explore all 16 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Barista+jobs+in+Columbia%2C+SC) ## Barista jobs in Columbia: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many barista jobs are open in Columbia? Metaintro tracks 16 live barista openings from 7 employers in the Columbia, SC area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which companies are hiring for barista jobs in Columbia? Starbucks Coffee Company, Acosta, Aramark, and Compass Group have the most open barista roles here right now, out of 7 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Barista demand around Columbia. [Charlotte, NC](/jobs/barista/locations/charlotte-nc)[Charleston, SC](/jobs/barista/locations/charleston-sc)[Savannah, GA](/jobs/barista/locations/savannah-ga)[Athens, GA](/jobs/barista/locations/athens-ga)[Asheville, NC](/jobs/barista/locations/asheville-nc)[Winston-Salem, NC](/jobs/barista/locations/winston-salem-nc) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Columbia market. 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