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
execute opening and closing procedures
check deliveries on receipt
educate customers on coffee varieties
take food and beverage orders from customers
educate customers on tea varieties
comply with food safety and hygiene
upsell products
maintain customer service
set up the coffee area
work according to recipe
maximise sales revenues
present decorative drink displays
greet guests
handle customer complaints
work in a hospitality team
maintain equipment for non-alcoholic drinks
prepare hot drinks
handover the service area
prepare specialised coffee
maintain relationship with customers
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.