Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
barista
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 2 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
take food and beverage orders from customers
handover the service area
greet guests
prepare hot drinks
prepare specialised coffee
work according to recipe
handle customer complaints
comply with food safety and hygiene
execute opening and closing procedures
educate customers on coffee varieties
maintain relationship with customers
work in a hospitality team
educate customers on tea varieties
maintain equipment for non-alcoholic drinks
set up the coffee area
present decorative drink displays
check deliveries on receipt
upsell products
maintain customer service
maximise sales revenues
Optional & specialised skills
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.