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
head waiter/head waitress
ESCO occupation · 35 essential, 7 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
ensure tableware is ready for use
execute opening and closing procedures
process payments
coach employees
supervise food quality
plan menus
check dining room cleanliness
train employees
supervise the work of staff on different shifts
quality assurance methodologies
manage health and safety standards
store kitchen supplies
maintain customer service
assist VIP guests
advise guests on menus for special events
monitor work for special events
schedule shifts
recruit employees
assist clients with special needs
apply foreign languages in hospitality
control of expenses
brief staff on daily menu
check prices on the menu
maximise sales revenues
attend to detail regarding food and beverages
identify customer's needs
handle customer complaints
manage stock rotation
greet guests
monitor customer service
measure customer feedback
maintain relationship with customers
manage restaurant service
inspect table settings
monitor billing procedures
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: head sommelier · waiter/waitress · deputy head teacher · housekeeping supervisor · head chef
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.