Main duties
People in this unit group perform 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
Job titles in NOC 60030
23 job titles are classified in this unit group.
- assistant bar manager
- assistant manager - food services
- banquet manager
- bar manager
- beverage service manager
- cafeteria manager
- café manager
- canteen manager
- canteen services manager
- catering service manager
- cybercafé manager
- dining establishment managing supervisor
- dining room manager
- fast food restaurant manager
- food and beverage service manager
- food services manager
- hotel food and beverage service manager
- Internet café manager
- restaurant assistant manager
- restaurant manager
- restaurant manager trainee
- restaurateur - food services
- tea room manager
Wages for NOC 60030 by province
Hourly wages from Job Bank for restaurant and food service managers.
| Province or territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $17.60 | $27.47 | $48.08 |
| British Columbia | $18.00 | $27.69 | $52.88 |
| Alberta | $18.00 | $25.64 | $42.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $17.00 | $24.52 | $45.58 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $25.00 | $42.74 |
| Quebec | $18.25 | $24.50 | $43.27 |
| New Brunswick | $16.00 | $18.28 | $23.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $18.00 | $21.95 | $36.06 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $21.00 | $32.69 |
| Canada | $18.00 | $26.00 | $48.08 |
Ontario by region
| Region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | $17.60 | $27.47 | $48.08 |
| Kingston–Pembroke | $17.60 | $27.47 | $48.08 |
| Muskoka–Kawarthas | $17.60 | $27.47 | $48.08 |
| Toronto | $17.60 | $27.47 | $48.08 |
| Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie | $17.60 | $27.47 | $48.08 |
| Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula | $17.60 | $25.00 | $72.12 |
| London | $17.60 | $26.15 | $40.00 |
| Windsor–Sarnia | $18.00 | $27.00 | $41.52 |
| Stratford–Bruce Peninsula | $17.60 | $27.47 | $48.08 |
| Northeast | $20.00 | $24.25 | $38.46 |
| Northwest | $17.60 | $27.47 | $48.08 |
Source: Job Bank wages, reference period 2023-2024, revised November 19, 2025. Some Ontario figures are below the current general minimum wage of $17.95 per hour (since October 1, 2026); employers must pay at least the minimum wage.
Career progression and other notes
Progression to senior management in food service is possible with experience.
Similar occupations classified elsewhere
These occupations look related but belong to a different NOC unit group.
- Dietitians and nutritionists: NOC 31121, Dietitians and nutritionists
- Executive chef: NOC 62200, Chefs
- Food service supervisors: NOC 62020, Food service supervisors
- Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services: NOC 00014, Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services
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Questions about NOC 60030
What is NOC 60030?
NOC 60030 is Restaurant and food service managers, a unit group in the 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0). It belongs to the broad category sales and service occupations and to TEER 0.
What TEER is NOC 60030?
NOC 60030 is TEER 0. TEER 0 covers management occupations.
What job titles are in NOC 60030?
The unit group includes 23 job titles, for example banquet manager, bar manager, cafeteria manager, catering service manager, dining room manager, food services manager.
How much do restaurant and food service managers earn in Canada?
Job Bank reports a national median of $26.00 per hour for restaurant and food service managers, and $27.47 in Ontario. The highest provincial median is in British Columbia at $27.69 (reference period 2023-2024).
Which occupations are similar to NOC 60030?
Related occupations classified in other unit groups include dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121); executive chef (NOC 62200); food service supervisors (NOC 62020).
Last updated October 2026. Sources:
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0, Statistics Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada
- Job Bank wages
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