Top skills for Barista jobs

Based on 595 active Barista postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.

Skills employers ask for

The share of Barista postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.

  • Beverages45%
  • Customer Service35%
  • Food Safety25%
  • Hospitality15%
  • Team Player9%
  • Basic Math8%
  • Health and Safety8%
  • Brewing8%
  • Company Policies7%
  • Beverage Preparation7%
  • New Customers7%
  • Sustainability6%
  • Creativity6%
  • Guest Service6%
  • Profitability6%
  • Solver6%
  • Accounting5%
  • Arithmetic5%

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