Chefs in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Limited for chefs (NOC 62200) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about chefs in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 9,300 people work in this occupation.
• Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 83%