Restaurant and food service managers in Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake

The employment outlook will be Limited for restaurant and food service managers (NOC 60030) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Population growth should improve the demand for this occupation. However, restaurants remain sensitive to the discretionary spending of consumers, which is dependent on economic conditions.  
• Food service employers are having a difficult time recruiting and retaining employees at all levels, meaning that hiring requirements may be more flexible, at least over the near-term. 
• Employment opportunities for this occupation are moderate, thanks to an abundance of tourist attractions that encourage dining out. The support by both residents and tourists, create consistent demand for workers in the hospitality and food service sectors. 

Here are some key facts about restaurant and food service managers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Restaurant and food service managers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 90%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%