Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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Graphic designer
bartender
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
upsell products
process payments
clear the bar at closing time
take payments for bills
detect drug abuse
enforce alcohol drinking laws
identify customer's needs
set up bar area
stock the bar
serve beers
handle bar equipment
maintain bar cleanliness
prepare hot drinks
serve beverages
handle glassware
comply with food safety and hygiene
execute opening and closing procedures
take food and beverage orders from customers
handover the service area
display spirits
maintain customer service
present drinks menu
Optional & specialised skills
compile drinks menu
educate customers on coffee varieties
serve wines
educate customers on tea varieties
sparkling wines
local area tourism industry
handle gas cylinders
prepare mixed beverages
clean beer pipes
assemble cocktail garnishes
create decorative food displays
prepare garnish for drinks
prepare fruit ingredients for use in beverages
apply foreign languages in hospitality
devise special promotions
compile drinks price lists
change kegs
Other matches: cocktail bartender · barista
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.