Crazy Job Titles

A cobbler dessert typically consists of a fruit filling poured into a large baking dish and covered with a batter topping. As an occupation that has existed for centuries, cobblers, or shoe repairers, are skilled artisans who restore and repair footwear and leather goods.

A Zamboni is a machine used to resurface the ice in a skating rink, making it smooth and ready for skaters, either ice skating or playing hockey.

These large machines were invented by Frank Zamboni in 1949, after dealing with the intensive previously manual task of resurfacing an ice skating rink.

A sommelier is a wine steward who specializes in all aspects of wine service, including wine and food pairing, in fine dining. The role of a sommelier extends beyond serving wine; sommeliers must have a deep understanding of disciplines such as viticulture, wine production, and the major wine regions of the world. 

An Intimacy Coordinator is a professional who works on film sets to facilitate the creation of safe and consensual work environments when actors are involved in scenes with intimate content.

This profession came to light in late 2024, following the release of the film "It Ends with Us". Actress Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni were embroiled in a feud, resulting in legal battles. Lively alleged sexual harassment, claiming Baldoni created a hostile workplace, improvised intimate scenes without consent, and bypassed her Intimacy Coordinator.

The term "Personnel" was traditionally used to refer to what we now commonly call "Human Resources". The transition from Personnel to Human Resources represents the shift from purely administrative tasks to a more strategic role focused on employee development and organizational efficiency.