Restaurant and food service managers
Occupation · NOC 2021 60030 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 60030
- TEER
- 0
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 8,613
- Median wage, Canada
- C$26.00 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 16,972
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About this occupation
Restaurant and food service managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of restaurants, bars, cafeterias and other food and beverage services. They are employed in food and beverage service establishments, or they may be self-employed.
Example job titles
- banquet manager
- bar manager
- cafeteria manager
- catering service manager
- dining room manager
- food services manager
- hotel food and beverage service manager
- restaurant assistant manager
- restaurant manager
- restaurateur - food services
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a restaurant, bar, cafeteria or other food or beverage service
- Determine type of services to be offered and implement operational procedures
- Recruit staff and oversee staff training
- Set staff work schedules and monitor staff performance
- Control inventory, monitor revenues and modify procedures and prices
- Resolve customer complaints and ensure health and safety regulations are followed
- Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies
- Negotiate arrangements with clients for catering or use of facilities for banquets or receptions.
Employment requirements
- Completion of a college or other program related to hospitality or food and beverage service management is usually required.
- Several years of experience in the food service sector, including supervisory experience, are required.
- Responsible beverage service certification is usually required for managers of establishments serving alcoholic beverages.
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2016 | 397 |
| 2017 | 347 |
| 2018 | 162 |
| 2019 | 551 |
| 2020 | 629 |
| 2021 | 447 |
| 2022 | 901 |
| 2023 | 1,245 |
| 2024 | 1,668 |
| 2025 | 1,924 |
| 2026 | 342 |
- Soul Restaurants Canada Inc127
- Redberry Crown Restaurants LP112
- Krawchuk Enterprises Inc.57
- FMI Atlantic Inc.55
- HK Travel Centres L.P.27
- Global Spectrum Facility Management LP26
- Real Fruit Bubble Tea INC.25
- WESTERN RESTAURANT FRANCHISES INC O/A A & W RESTAURANT25
- Restaurex Corporation23
- 175246 Canada Inc22
- Hi-Flyer Foods (Canada) Inc.20
- McDonald's Restaurant of Canada20
- 1288223 BC Ltd19
- ClubLink Corporation ULC19
- FMI National Inc17
Work permits
Work permit holders by year the permit took effect, mapped from NOC 2016 where the code has a single NOC 2021 successor (IRCC).
| Year | TFWP permits | IMP permits |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,165 | 655 |
| 2025 | 1,345 | 520 |
| 2024 | 1,140 | 415 |
| 2023 | 800 | 415 |
| 2022 | 430 | 490 |
| 2021 | 355 | 365 |
| 2020 | 315 | 305 |
| 2019 | 330 | 525 |
| 2018 | 140 | 395 |
| 2017 | 230 | 365 |
| 2016 | 250 | 275 |
| 2015 | 145 | 135 |
All work permits by year
Data table
| 2015 | 280 |
| 2016 | 525 |
| 2017 | 595 |
| 2018 | 535 |
| 2019 | 855 |
| 2020 | 620 |
| 2021 | 720 |
| 2022 | 920 |
| 2023 | 1,215 |
| 2024 | 1,555 |
| 2025 | 1,865 |
| 2026 | 1,820 |
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
New permanent residents by year
Data table
| 2015 | 500 |
| 2016 | 490 |
| 2017 | 750 |
| 2018 | 905 |
| 2019 | 1,150 |
| 2020 | 810 |
| 2021 | 3,410 |
| 2022 | 1,280 |
| 2023 | 1,295 |
| 2024 | 1,085 |
| 2025 | 890 |
| 2026 | 385 |
- Canadian Experience Class6,980
- Provincial Nominee Program1,625
- Federal Skilled Worker725
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$18.00 | C$26.00 | C$48.08 |
| Alberta | C$18.00 | C$25.64 | C$42.00 |
| British Columbia | C$18.00 | C$27.69 | C$52.88 |
| Manitoba | C$16.00 | C$25.00 | C$42.74 |
| New Brunswick | C$16.00 | C$18.28 | C$23.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$16.00 | C$21.00 | C$32.69 |
| Nova Scotia | C$18.00 | C$21.95 | C$36.06 |
| Ontario | C$17.60 | C$27.47 | C$48.08 |
| Quebec | C$18.25 | C$24.50 | C$43.27 |
| Saskatchewan | C$17.00 | C$24.52 | C$45.58 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 16,972
- Vacancies advertised
- 20,916
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$36.00
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