Automation index
How much of a Barista’s job can AI already do?
Today an AI or a robot can barely cover part of a shift. Pace, the physical space, and dealing with people still are the job.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Barista
28%
AI can already do 28% of this job.
#84 / 623
View rankingBarista
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Receive and process customer payments.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Describe menu items to customers, or suggest products that might appeal to them.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Serve prepared foods, such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salads.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Clean service or seating areas.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 42% | 28% | +11.8 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- comply with food safety and hygiene
- educate customers on tea varieties
- maintain relationship with customers
- greet guests
- handle customer complaints
- upsell products
- handover the service area
- set up the coffee area
- maintain customer service
- work in a hospitality team
Sources for this job· O*NET 35-3023.01· ESCO/ISCO 5132
IS WORK OVER?
Gas fitter
18%
#557 / 623
View rankingGas fitter
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Schematics, materials and certificates.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Run, thread and pressure-test.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Appliances, flues and ventilation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Client, utility and legalisation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Faults, leaks and call-outs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Not leaving a home with a leak.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Schematics, materials and certificates
- Run, thread and pressure-test
- Appliances, flues and ventilation
- Client, utility and legalisation
- Faults, leaks and call-outs
- Not leaving a home with a leak
- instalador de gas
- gas fitter
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2152.00· ESCO/ISCO 7126