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
recruit employees
inspect table settings
advise guests on menus for special events
handle customer complaints
control of expenses
schedule shifts
monitor customer service
coach employees
assist VIP guests
store kitchen supplies
manage stock rotation
manage restaurant service
quality assurance methodologies
brief staff on daily menu
monitor work for special events
check prices on the menu
plan menus
monitor billing procedures
measure customer feedback
supervise the work of staff on different shifts
greet guests
maintain customer service
maximise sales revenues
apply foreign languages in hospitality
ensure tableware is ready for use
supervise food quality
identify customer's needs
assist clients with special needs
train employees
attend to detail regarding food and beverages
process payments
maintain relationship with customers
manage health and safety standards
check dining room cleanliness
execute opening and closing 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.