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
brewmaster
ESCO occupation · 40 essential, 36 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
financial capability
exert quality control to processing food
yeast fermentation principles
wort boiling process
manage time in food processing operations
mashing process
enzymatic processing
fermentation processes of beverages
apply HACCP
types of barley
clean food and beverage machinery
quality assurance methodologies
design beer recipes
wort fining process
ensure sanitation
operate pneumatic conveyor chutes
beer downstream processing
monitor fermentation
grain-for-beverages milling process
ingredients for beer production
train employees
develop standard operating procedures in the food chain
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
biotechnology
brewhouse processes
manage staff
manage budgets
maintain updated professional knowledge
lautering process
create new concepts
food and beverage industry
set production facilities standards
ensure quality of final product
advise on beer production
modern brewing systems
work in an organised manner
measure density of liquids
apply GMP
develop beverage manufacturing procedures
manage food manufacturing laboratory
Optional & specialised skills
assist in the development of standard operating procedures in the food chain
negotiate terms with suppliers
maintain relationship with customers
monitor roasting
impart training on general quality management supervision
keep inventory of goods in production
identify the factors causing changes in food during storage
perform services in a flexible manner
manage corrective actions
ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
identify market niches
analyse production processes for improvement
measure the strength of distillation
hire new personnel
detect microorganisms
apply foreign language for international trade
manage delivery of raw materials
have computer literacy
describe the flavour of different beers
ingredient threats
assess cereal quality for brewing
monitor the process of wine production
malting process
ensure continuous preparedness for audits
control of expenses
apply control process statistical methods
age alcoholic beverages in vats
monitor centrifugal separators
manage environmental management system
interpret data in food manufacturing
show confidence
liaise with colleagues
liaise with managers
handle chemicals for clean in place
ensure cost efficiency in food manufacturing
negotiate improvement with suppliers
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.