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title: "Restaurant and Retail Careers in Indonesia: Roles Compared"
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# Restaurant, cafe and retail careers: roles, requirements and safe applications

For school leavers and graduates looking for a first job or a new one. Compare restaurant, cafe and retail roles by requirements, scam risk and the status of their pay data.

## Summary

- KarirAman has 13 career guides in Food, drink and retail.
- 1 careers carry a high or very high risk of job scams.
- Each row links the full guide: duties, requirements, pay data, training routes and scam patterns.

## How do Food, drink and retail careers compare?

**Comparing Food, drink and retail careers**

| Career | Typical entry education | Licence or certification | Scam risk | Pay data available | Best for |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Baker and Pastry Cook](https://kariraman.com/en/careers/baker/) | Senior or vocational high school | BNSP competency certificate (optional) | Low scam risk | BPS group reference and the minimum wage only | People who love baking, follow recipes with discipline and can start work before dawn<br>editorial judgement |
| [Barista](https://kariraman.com/en/careers/barista/) | Senior or vocational high school | BNSP competency certificate (optional) | Low scam risk | BPS group reference and the minimum wage only | Coffee lovers who will learn recipes, serve customers quickly and work shifts<br>editorial judgement |
| [Bartender](https://kariraman.com/en/careers/bartender/) | Senior or vocational high school | BNSP competency certificate (optional) | Medium scam risk | BPS group reference and the minimum wage only | Hospitality or catering school graduates who work fast, are friendly with guests and are ready for nights and weekends.<br>editorial judgement |
| [Cashier](https://kariraman.com/en/careers/cashier/) | Senior or vocational high school | BNSP competency certificate (optional) | Medium scam risk | BPS group reference and the minimum wage only | School leavers who count money carefully, are honest and serve customers politely<br>editorial judgement |
| [Cook](https://kariraman.com/en/careers/cook/) | Senior or vocational high school | BNSP competency certificate (optional) | Medium scam risk | BPS group reference and the minimum wage only | People who love cooking, cope with a busy kitchen and are strict about hygiene<br>editorial judgement |
| [Fuel Station Attendant](https://kariraman.com/en/careers/fuel-station-attendant/) | Senior or vocational high school | No specific licence | Medium scam risk | BPS group reference and the minimum wage only | School leavers who are careful with cash, friendly with customers and ready for rotating shifts, including nights.<br>editorial judgement |
| [Kitchen Steward and Dishwasher](https://kariraman.com/en/careers/kitchen-steward/) | Primary or junior secondary school | BNSP competency certificate (optional) | Medium scam risk | BPS group reference and the minimum wage only | Beginners who want a first kitchen job in a hotel or restaurant and can handle physical shift work<br>editorial judgement |
| [MBG Kitchen (SPPG) Worker](https://kariraman.com/en/careers/school-meal-kitchen-worker/) | Not required | BNSP competency certificate (optional) | High scam risk | BPS group reference and the minimum wage only | People used to large kitchens who are strict about food hygiene and can work early shifts<br>editorial judgement |
| [Merchandiser](https://kariraman.com/en/careers/merchandiser/) | Senior or vocational high school | BNSP competency certificate (optional) | Medium scam risk | BPS group reference and the minimum wage only | School leavers who are careful, tidy with displays and happy to travel between stores.<br>editorial judgement |
| [Restaurant Supervisor](https://kariraman.com/en/careers/restaurant-supervisor/) | Senior or vocational high school | BNSP competency certificate (optional) | Medium scam risk | BPS group reference and the minimum wage only | Experienced restaurant crew ready to lead shifts, keep food safe and manage cash<br>editorial judgement |
| [Retail Store Crew](https://kariraman.com/en/careers/retail-store-crew/) | Senior or vocational high school | BNSP competency certificate (optional) | Medium scam risk | BPS group reference and the minimum wage only | School leavers who are friendly with shoppers and keep shelves tidy<br>editorial judgement |
| [Store Supervisor](https://kariraman.com/en/careers/store-supervisor/) | Senior or vocational high school | BNSP competency certificate (optional) | Medium scam risk | BPS group reference and the minimum wage only | Experienced shop crew or cashiers ready to lead a store team and answer for stock and cash<br>editorial judgement |
| [Waiter or Waitress](https://kariraman.com/en/careers/waiter/) | Senior or vocational high school | BNSP competency certificate (optional) | Low scam risk | BPS group reference and the minimum wage only | Friendly, quick people who can stay on their feet serving restaurant, cafe or hotel guests<br>editorial judgement |

"Best for" is an editorial judgement, not an official requirement. Pay-data status is described in words; the figures and their sources are on each career page.

[Careers in Indonesia: duties, requirements and pay data](https://kariraman.com/en/careers/)