60030 – Restaurant and food service managers
Lead statement
Restaurant and food service managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of restaurants, bars, cafeterias and other food and beverage services.
Main 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.
- Responsible beverage service certification is usually required for managers of establishments serving alcoholic beverages.
- Several years of experience in the food service sector, including supervisory experience, are required.
Example job titles
restaurant assistant manager · banquet manager · bar manager · cafeteria manager · canteen manager · canteen service district manager · catering service manager · dining establishment managing supervisor · dining room manager · food and beverage service manager · food services manager · hotel food and beverage service manager · restaurant manager trainee · restaurant manager · tea room manager · canteen services manager · restaurateur - food services · beverage service manager · fast food restaurant manager · Internet café manager · cybercafé manager · assistant bar manager · assistant manager - bar · café manager · assistant manager - food services
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $18.00 | $26.00 | $48.08 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $21.00 | $32.69 |
| Nova Scotia | $18.00 | $21.95 | $36.06 |
| New Brunswick | $16.00 | $18.28 | $23.00 |
| Quebec | $18.25 | $24.50 | $43.27 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $27.47 | $48.08 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $25.00 | $42.74 |
| Saskatchewan | $17.00 | $24.52 | $45.58 |
| Alberta | $18.00 | $25.64 | $42.00 |
| British Columbia | $18.00 | $27.69 | $52.88 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.