Barista Jobs – November 2024 Job Listings
We’ve handpicked the best Barista jobs in the United States— complete with salaries, requirements and benefits — in preparation for the OysterLink Jobs platform’s launch later this year.
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Top 10 Barista Jobs in the US (Hiring Now!)
With a high demand for skilled Baristas in cafes nationwide, many establishments are actively seeking talented individuals to join their teams.
Whether you are an experienced Barista or just starting your career in the coffee industry, here are 10 high-paying Barista job openings in the U.S.:
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Barista in training
Barista
Barista/Server
Lead Barista
Starbucks Barista
Barista job
Starbucks Barista
Crew Members
Retail Café/Kid's Spaces Attendant (full-time/part-time)
How Many Baristas Are Employed in the US?
According to Zippia, there are over 474,463 baristas currently employed in the United States. When it comes to employment type, 35% of Baristas work full-time, while 65% are in part-time roles.
[Source: CareerExplorer]
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Are Barista Jobs in Demand?
As mentioned earlier, there’s a high demand for Baristas all over the country.
The chart below shows the projected growth for Food and Beverage Preparation Workers, including Baristas, spanning from 2022 to 2032. It highlights the promising outlook for those looking to build stable and rewarding careers in the coffee industry.
[Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics]
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How Much Do Baristas Earn in the US?
The average salary for Baristas in the United States is $34,825 a year, according to the most recent data averaged from Glassdoor, Indeed and ZipRecruiter. On an hourly basis, this would be $16.74.
FAQs About Barista Jobs
Many cafes offer both full-time and part-time Barista jobs. However, part-time positions are more common. This is because cafes often need to cover various shifts throughout the day, including mornings, evenings and weekends.
Here are some questions you might get asked in your Barista job interview:
- “Apart from espresso, are you familiar with different brewing methods like pour-over or cold brew?”
- “Could you describe the different ways to froth milk??”
- “How would you recommend a coffee drink to a customer who is not familiar with the menu?”
Absolutely! It’s common for Baristas to receive tips. In some cafes, there’s a tip pool system where all the staff working during a shift share the tips.
How We Picked the Top 10 Barista Jobs
We have selected these Barista jobs in the U.S. based on the following factors:
- Competitive pay: The jobs on our list offer hourly wages that are well above the national average ($16.74). In fact, all the featured jobs offer a starting hourly wage of at least $20.
- Attractive benefits packages: We focused on jobs that offered plenty of benefits for full-time positions and at least basic ones for part-time positions.
- Trusted employers: We’ve chosen jobs from trusted employers boasting excellent reviews from both employees and customers.
