$17 - $18 per hour
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Hospitality & Food · Columbus, OH
Barista jobs in Columbus, OH
Baristas prepare espresso drinks and brewed coffee to spec, keep equipment dialed in and clean, and move a morning line quickly without losing the personal touch.
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$12–$24/hr
Typical pay range
$35k
Median, full-time
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$16 per hour
We are hiring immediately for a part time BARISTA position. Location: Capital One Cafe - 165 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Part time schedule. Monday - Sunday,…
$25 per hour
Description: Join the Rehoboth Beach Country Club Talon Tribe as a Bartender! Year-Round | Part-Time Pay: $25.00/hour (Restaurant) | $28.00/hour (Banquets) Schedule: Flexible based on business needs. Weekend availability…
$20 per hour
We are hiring immediately for a full time BARISTA position. Location : AEP - 8500 Smith's Mill Road, New Albany, OH 43054 Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Full time schedule. Monday - Friday, day shif…
$20 per hour
Puttshack USA opened its first location in 2021 as an upscale, tech-infused mini golf experience that appeals to everyone. More than just indoor mini golf, Puttshack leans on its ground-breaking technology to elevate the…
$16 - $20 per hour
experience? Here’s your chance to do just that, in a role with unlimited career growth and opportunities! We’re hiring full-time Baristas to be the perfect blend to our team. You’ll prepare specialty drinks, assist with…
Our restaurant hosts and hostesses help us ensure a “REMARK\able experience for all of our dine-in guests. The responsibility of our hosts and hostesses is to greet and assist our dine-in customers and keep the dining ar…
$15 per hour
We are hiring immediately for full and part time BARISTA positions. Location : Abercrombie and Fitch Home Office - 6301 Fitch Path, New Albany, OH 43054. Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Full and part…
$18 per hour
Position Title: Join our team at The Greater Columbus Convention Center as a Barista in our Starbucks location! Pay Range : $18.00 to $18.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB t…
Description The Renaissance Columbus Downtown is looking for its next great team member to join us on our F&B team. We are committed to providing you with: - Highly competitive wages - An exceptional benefit plan for eli…
Calling all Baristas and Counter Staff that enjoy working with people in an elegant and fast-paced coffeehouse! We are seeking part-time positions. Looking for availability for Morning, Afternoon & Evening shifts. Compen…
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What baristas earn in Columbus
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $12–$15 | $25k–$32k |
| Mid level | $14–$19 | $30k–$40k |
| Senior | $18–$24 | $38k–$49k |
Adjusted for the Columbus market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Espresso preparationMilk steaming and latte artSpeed during rush periodsPOS and mobile ordersEquipment cleaning and careDrink customization accuracyFriendly, brief guest interactionOpening and closing procedures
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you keep drink quality consistent during a morning rush?
Talk about sequencing orders, steaming for multiple drinks at once, and not skipping shot timing or temperature even under pressure.
What do you know about dialing in an espresso grind?
Show you understand the relationship between grind size, dose, and shot time. If your experience is on super-automatics, say so honestly.
A customer says their drink is wrong, but it was made to the ticket. What do you do?
Remake it pleasantly without debating the ticket. The thirty seconds of goodwill costs less than a lost regular.
How do you handle the balance between speed and friendliness?
Describe short, genuine interactions: names, a sentence of warmth, and efficient hands. Warm and fast is the craft.
What are your cleaning routines for espresso equipment?
Mention backflushing, steam wand wiping after every use, and daily grinder and machine cleaning. Equipment care shows real experience.
Are you available for early mornings and weekends?
Cafes live on the 5 a.m. open. Answer honestly, because reliability at opening is often the deciding factor.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For baristas specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Quantify pace with drinks per hour or daily transaction counts during rushes.
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Name the equipment you have used, from La Marzocco and Mazzer to super-automatics.
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Mention latte art skills and any coffee education, such as SCA courses or cuppings.
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Include your food handler card where required, and cash handling experience.
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Note opening or closing keyholder duties, since they signal trust and reliability.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Barista
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Shift Supervisor
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Assistant Store Manager
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Store Manager
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