--- title: "Bartender Jobs in Columbus, OH | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/bartender/locations/columbus-oh" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-10-22T05:00:12.639Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/bartender/locations/columbus-oh" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/bartender/locations/columbus-oh/data.json"] --- Bartender market brief · Columbus, OH # Bartender Jobs in Columbus, OH 88 bartender openings are live in the Columbus, OH area from 39 employers, led by Red Lobster, 16-Bit Bar + Arcade, and Drury Hotels. The middle half of posted salaries runs $11,440–$40,040 a year (median $21,840), from the 33% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Oct 22, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Bartender+jobs+in+Columbus%2C+OH)[Browse all Bartender markets](/jobs/bartender) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 88 : Live bartender openings currently tracked in the Columbus market. **Companies hiring** : 39 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $21,840 : 33% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## 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/bartender/locations/columbus-oh/entry-level)19 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/bartender/locations/columbus-oh/lead)6 jobs Level coverage is 28%. 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 88 Hiring employers 39 Salary coverage 33% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 26 14 companies · $14,560 median Established employers 17 6 companies Top of market 11 4 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $11,440 P50 $21,840 P75 $40,040 P90 $42,640 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live bartender 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=Bartender+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 bartender opportunities in Columbus, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 88 live roles tracked in this market. - 39 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 22, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Bartender+jobs+in+Columbus%2C+OH)[Compare other markets](/jobs/bartender) ## A practical market plan for Bartender in Columbus Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 88 bartender openings across 39 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 Red Lobster is one of the most active visible employers, with 10 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 bartender openings Employer activity · 39 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Red Lobster logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redlobster.com%2Fecomm%2Fimages%2Ftogo-logo.png) Red LobsterEstablished employers10Open roles](/company/red-lobster) 16-Bit Bar + ArcadeTop of market7Open roles [![Drury Hotels logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Fbrewer-vacations-frontend.appspot.com%2Fclientmedia%2Fbrands%2Fdrury-hotels%2Ffavicon%2Fandroid-chrome-512x512.png&sig=ipRPpcVUvwJAXF-Gpig6cEeKghfjUy7rFrSSd8mZVp8) Drury HotelsStartups & growing teams5Open roles](/company/drury-hotels) Bravo Brio RestaurantsEmployer profile4Open roles ![CAM1009 logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dcameronmitchell.com%26sz%3D128) CAM1009Employer profile4Open roles ENT1009ECILEmployer profile4Open roles One Lifestyle, LtdEmployer profile4Open roles [![The Adolphus logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Ftheadolphusgroup.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F10%2Fcropped-logo-without-background.png%3Ffit%3D180%252C180%26ssl%3D1&sig=LRosMLMbK1npnBsnBSHMjMwtDStGPYoyRmvXdZVySBg) The AdolphusStartups & growing teams4Open roles](/company/the-adolphus) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 88 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Bartender, PTLive roleMarcus TheatresColumbus, OhioPosted Oct 20, 2026](/job/bartender-pt-at-marcus-theatres-6e217b4f-b71d-5302-8964-13a013045715)[Bartender, PTLive roleMarcus TheatresColumbus, OhioPosted Oct 20, 2026](/job/bartender-pt-at-marcus-theatres-7397a36d-a933-55d8-9e82-d13755881398)[Kitchen+Bar - BartenderLive roleDrury HotelsColumbus, Ohio$3,200Posted Oct 20, 2026](/job/kitchen-bar-bartender-at-drury-hotels-78f4a364-3bc9-557b-a93a-7f065c73a878)[Lead BartenderLead+16-Bit Bar + ArcadeColumbus, OhioPosted Oct 20, 2026](/job/lead-bartender-at-16-bit-bar-arcade-9ebc7148-0082-5a3f-85b6-029701fba659)[Bravo-BartenderLive roleBravo Brio RestaurantsColumbus, Ohio](/job/bravo-bartender-at-bravo-brio-restaurants-112a0a4f-700d-516e-ba58-649f063a08c4)[Bravo-BartenderLive roleBravo Brio RestaurantsColumbus, Ohio](/job/bravo-bartender-at-bravo-brio-restaurants-4b8446b5-f8da-59a9-8fa0-d0da70ac6be4)[Brio-BartenderEntry-levelBravo Brio RestaurantsColumbus, Ohio](/job/brio-bartender-at-bravo-brio-restaurants-f314b2d6-65eb-5032-a87b-ff155fef8009)[Brio-BartenderEntry-levelBravo Brio RestaurantsColumbus, Ohio](/job/brio-bartender-at-bravo-brio-restaurants-aee2cd04-2e6b-54c8-b6ac-e5c904d8adc5) #### More bartender openings in Columbus - [Bartender · Logans Roadhouse Enterprises LLC](/job/bartender-at-logans-roadhouse-enterprises-llc-79002141-a4b3-552f-9fc6-c753ccfc8c40) - [Kitchen+Bar - Lead Bartender · Drury Hotels](/job/kitchen-bar-lead-bartender-at-drury-hotels-83b6e881-0454-5967-bd2a-d101bea7d385) - [Bartender · PLUNJ](/job/bartender-at-plunj-0d10a178-d521-543a-874a-9231e6fc676f) - [Bartender - Part Time · The Adolphus](/job/bartender-part-time-at-the-adolphus-fcfaa75c-f23a-55be-a46b-0bf51e7247fe) - [Server Bartender · PLUNJ](/job/server-bartender-at-plunj-e3cb07c1-b244-558b-a973-219851a33c53) - [Kitchen+Bar - Bartender · Drury Hotels](/job/kitchen-bar-bartender-at-drury-hotels-daf44764-9a1c-5f29-88a2-ef07f8d16bac) - [Bartender | Part-Time |Newport Music Hall in Columbus, Ohio | Careers · Marcus Performing Arts Center](/job/bartender-part-time-newport-music-hall-in-columbus-ohio-careers-at-d79dc5eb-84bb-5a74-866e-560cc8c995b7) - [Bartender | Part-Time | KEMBA Live in Columbus, Ohio | Careers · Marcus Performing Arts Center](/job/bartender-part-time-kemba-live-in-columbus-ohio-careers-at-marcus-0fdde994-4a4d-5911-a534-5a2a277ccd79) - [Bartender - FT · Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course](/job/bartender-ft-at-hollywood-casino-at-penn-national-race-course-19af681c-2438-5238-ad59-0607093623ee) - [Bartender | Part-Time | KEMBA Live in Columbus, Ohio | Careers · Tahoe Blue Event Center](/job/bartender-part-time-kemba-live-in-columbus-ohio-careers-at-tahoe-blue-43a7c011-28d4-5a60-98e7-906047f372a5) - [Bartender | Part-Time |Newport Music Hall in Columbus, Ohio | Careers · Tahoe Blue Event Center](/job/bartender-part-time-newport-music-hall-in-columbus-ohio-careers-at-cded4182-c671-52fe-aa8f-3a196af8fd80) - [BARTENDER-BUDD DAIRY FOOD HALL · CAM1009](/job/bartender-budd-dairy-food-hall-at-cam1009-dd5cd679-f1b7-5791-a29b-d7ddad7936f9) - [Lead Bartender - Open Interviews! · 16-Bit Bar + Arcade](/job/lead-bartender-open-interviews-at-16-bit-bar-arcade-a240d13e-703b-52b9-a579-d7ce08604e1b) - [Bartender · The Adolphus](/job/bartender-at-the-adolphus-a9111486-6346-5c26-a045-39b0b5a09fe9) - [Bartender · One Lifestyle, Ltd](/job/bartender-at-one-lifestyle-ltd-96209c2e-1c67-5b1a-8232-83dcaf4f0d0f) - [Craft Bartender · 16-Bit Bar + Arcade](/job/craft-bartender-at-16-bit-bar-arcade-00b52f05-f6ca-5cc2-b073-db6bddad5e30) [Explore all 88 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Bartender+jobs+in+Columbus%2C+OH) ## Bartender 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 bartender jobs are open in Columbus? Metaintro tracks 88 live bartender openings from 39 employers in the Columbus, OH area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do bartender jobs in Columbus pay? The median posted salary is $21,840 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $11,440 to $40,040. Based on the 33% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for bartender jobs in Columbus? Red Lobster, 16-Bit Bar + Arcade, Drury Hotels, and Bravo Brio Restaurants have the most open bartender roles here right now, out of 39 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 Bartender demand around Columbus. 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