--- title: "Barista Jobs in Columbus, OH | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/barista/locations/columbus-oh" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:30:12.276Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/barista/locations/columbus-oh" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/barista/locations/columbus-oh/data.json"] --- Barista market brief · Columbus, OH # Barista Jobs in Columbus, OH 41 barista openings are live in the Columbus, OH area from 22 employers, led by Starbucks Coffee Company, The Kroger Co., and Barnes & Noble. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Barista+jobs+in+Columbus%2C+OH)[Browse all Barista markets](/jobs/barista) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 41 : Live barista openings currently tracked in the Columbus market. **Companies hiring** : 22 : 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-level](/jobs/barista/locations/columbus-oh/entry-level)9 jobs Lead+1 jobs Level coverage is 24%. 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 41 Hiring employers 22 Salary coverage 27% Median experience 0.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 19 9 companies · $31,200 median Established employers 10 4 companies 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 Columbus - 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+Columbus%2C+OH)[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 Columbus, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 41 live roles tracked in this market. - 22 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Barista+jobs+in+Columbus%2C+OH)[Compare other markets](/jobs/barista) ## A practical market plan for Barista in Columbus Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 41 barista openings across 22 employers establish the current Columbus 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 24 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 Columbus market view into active employers and representative barista openings Employer activity · 22 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)[![The Kroger Co. logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthekrogerco.com%2Fandroid-chrome-384x384.png&sig=NFslbDCM58S-sJMfoGJ6Mui9kbO3GdGEUwML8Z3ShQg) The Kroger Co.Established employers6Open roles](/company/the-kroger-co) Barnes & NobleEmployer profile3Open roles [![Bath & Body Works logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fbathbodyworks.com.ico) Bath & Body WorksEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/bath-and-body-works)![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 corporate managementStartups & growing teams2Open roles Dufry CareersEmployer profile2Open roles [![Penzone Salons logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.penzonesalons.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F08%2Fcropped-cropped-Favicon-1-180x180.png&sig=48MJT2uGcj5T-O2THaxajlvBWzWwHbUTRn6FU6pn-qg) Penzone SalonsStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/penzone-salons) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 41 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Seasonal Starbucks Barista, EastonLive roleMacy'sColumbus, OhioPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/seasonal-starbucks-barista-easton-at-macys-0d717145-940a-5464-aa7d-5a46824ea974)[STARBUCKS/BARISTALive roleThe Kroger Co.Marysville, OhioPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/starbucks-barista-at-the-kroger-co-46c0f2aa-856c-5299-ba99-7526fb6227f9)[STARBUCKS/BARISTALive roleThe Kroger Co.Gahanna, OhioPosted Nov 1, 2026](/job/starbucks-barista-at-the-kroger-co-190233f4-9d6f-56c7-b011-b2c64d5b6490)[Barista (Corporate M-F)**Live roleBath & Body WorksColumbus, Ohio](/job/barista-corporate-m-f-at-bath-and-body-works-4a012952-2a2d-5b8f-907c-98ea11b0b543)[Barista/CookLive roleVictoria's SecretReynoldsburg, OhioPosted Oct 29, 2026](/job/barista-cook-at-victorias-secret-b676861c-4d41-59d0-866b-2c291b9afb54)[Barista - TemporaryLive roleBarnes & NobleColumbus, OhioPosted Oct 28, 2026](/job/barista-temporary-at-barnes-and-noble-ee48224f-ffd4-50f9-9ca2-c9a11228648f)[Barista (Corporate M-F)**Live roleBath & Body WorksColumbus, OhioPosted Oct 28, 2026](/job/barista-corporate-m-f-at-bath-and-body-works-e6629706-a583-52be-9f56-c37749a5ab0d)[Maudine's Barista - Part-TimeLive roleThe AdolphusColumbus, Ohio$31,200Posted Oct 27, 2026](/job/maudines-barista-part-time-at-the-adolphus-4e5b2650-24de-50cb-9252-c8f864ce862e) #### More barista openings in Columbus - [Lead Barista · Compass Group](/job/lead-barista-at-compass-group-a4fbeebf-ab98-5a4a-bd25-1edea7aea5e3) - [Barista · Dufry Careers](/job/barista-at-dufry-careers-74ad86da-cb31-5dde-9b01-514e723166c6) - [BARISTA (FULL TIME) · Compass Group](/job/barista-full-time-at-compass-group-114ce315-97c2-5628-83a6-a4d59e9c71af) - [STARBUCKS/BARISTA · The Kroger Co.](/job/starbucks-barista-at-the-kroger-co-a8b6ad5f-10ab-5df0-b80a-e6368ffb86eb) - [Barista & Server at Renaissance Westerville · Concord Hospitality](/job/barista-and-server-at-renaissance-westerville-at-concord-hospitality-12cf3dde-48b3-5e2a-8022-25b556516470) - [Dessert Finisher/Barista in Columbus, Ohio | Careers · The Cheesecake Factory](/job/dessert-finisher-barista-in-columbus-ohio-careers-at-park-meadows-85530788-3989-55c3-8543-8ab1b7cc874d) - [Starbucks Barista (T2086) · Target](/job/starbucks-barista-t2086-at-target-6c228d5f-be84-5366-a694-584b0d80f7fc) - [Starbucks Barista (T2487) · Target](/job/starbucks-barista-t2487-at-target-c550bc55-c3b6-5596-b5b6-fa28fe94ccdc) - [Starbucks Barista · The Kroger Co.](/job/starbucks-barista-at-the-kroger-co-a7a405cc-b1fc-5a28-b958-89c1a0324e35) - [barista - Store# 10644, OLENTANGY RIVER RD · Starbucks Coffee Company](/job/barista-store-10644-olentangy-river-rd-at-starbucks-coffee-company-7a6f837a-f954-5b0f-8db3-30e3918c6800) - [Starbucks Barista · The Kroger Co.](/job/starbucks-barista-at-the-kroger-co-a316ad6e-eb71-55bc-a8d7-8bf48ce4cb8c) - [barista - Store# 77675, HILLIARD ROME RD & FEDER RD · Starbucks Coffee Company](/job/barista-store-77675-hilliard-rome-rd-and-feder-rd-at-starbucks-coffee-87bf05e5-b75c-5ca7-ad53-97050c2a2701) - [Barista - Temporary · Barnes & Noble](/job/barista-temporary-at-barnes-and-noble-677c9311-2669-556c-8d47-8a64daea29d2) - [Barista · Andy Frain Services](/job/barista-at-andy-frain-services-cac5efb6-2ef1-5e97-b334-c022603b61b6) - [barista - Store# 54604, GERMAN VILLAGE, E. LIVINGSTON AVE · Starbucks Coffee Company](/job/barista-store-54604-german-village-e-livingston-ave-at-starbucks-1a9b192e-3de9-574e-bf64-2853c2ba87cc) - [barista - Store# 48989, EAST LANE AVE, COLUMBUS · Starbucks Coffee Company](/job/barista-store-48989-east-lane-ave-columbus-at-starbucks-coffee-company-1d24d34a-427b-5105-b4f6-a7662aba5d34) [Explore all 41 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Barista+jobs+in+Columbus%2C+OH) ## Barista jobs in Columbus: 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 Columbus? Metaintro tracks 41 live barista openings from 22 employers in the Columbus, OH area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which companies are hiring for barista jobs in Columbus? Starbucks Coffee Company, The Kroger Co., Barnes & Noble, and Bath & Body Works have the most open barista roles here right now, out of 22 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 Columbus. [Dayton, OH](/jobs/barista/locations/dayton-oh)[Cincinnati, OH](/jobs/barista/locations/cincinnati-oh)[Toledo, OH](/jobs/barista/locations/toledo-oh)[Cleveland, OH](/jobs/barista/locations/cleveland-oh)[Fort Wayne, IN](/jobs/barista/locations/fort-wayne-in)[Lexington, KY](/jobs/barista/locations/lexington-ky) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Columbus market. [Cashier](/jobs/cashier/locations/columbus-oh)[Server](/jobs/server/locations/columbus-oh)[Cook](/jobs/cook/locations/columbus-oh)[All roles in Columbus](/jobs/locations/columbus-oh) Level views Narrow the market to experience levels with enough reliable data. [Entry-level Barista](/jobs/barista/locations/columbus-oh/entry-level) ## Labor market data Layoffs, WARN notices and hiring demand beside the Columbus market - [Layoffs trackerEvery tracked layoff, store closure and office mandate, by company.](/layoffs) - [Monthly layoffs reportsEach month's cuts, the companies behind them and the trend.](/layoffs/reports) - [2026 layoffs year in reviewThe year's cuts by month, company, cause and state.](/layoffs/year-in-review/2026) - [WARN notices by stateEvery state's official layoff and plant closing notice list.](/warn-notices) - [Hiring Demand MonitorDaily open jobs at 280,000 employers, from their own career sites.](/data/hiring-demand) - [Job markets by role and cityLive openings, employers and pay for each local market.](/jobs) Built for career movement ## Turn the Columbus barista market into your next move. Use live demand, employer, level, and compensation signals to focus your barista search where the market is active now. 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