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