Takeover Tracker

43%medium risk
Baristas
vs

31 shared · 9 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricBaristasHosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
Risk Score43.2%39.5%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile89th79th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)7 / 157 / 15
Median SalaryN/A$30,380
EmploymentN/A427K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Controlling Machines and Processes
Handling and Moving Objects
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Performing General Physical Activities
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Finger Dexterity
Training and Teaching Others
Manual DexterityAI-Resistant
English Language

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Baristas

25%

total discount

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

24%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Baristas

7 of 15 at risk
87%Receive and process customer payments.
85%Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation.
79%Order, receive, or stock supplies or retail products.
60%Prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salads.
58%Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

7 of 15 at risk
88%Operate cash registers to accept payments for food and beverages.
87%Assign patrons to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation so that servers receive an appropriate number of seatings.
84%Prepare cash receipts after establishments close, and make bank deposits.
68%Receive and record patrons' dining reservations.
62%Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries or transfer calls.

Wage Comparison

BaristasHosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
10th
N/A$22,010
25th
N/A$26,630
Median
N/A$30,380
75th
N/A$35,840
90th
N/A$42,600

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