NOC 60030 — Restaurant and Food Service Managers

NOC 60030 — Restaurant and Food Service Managers

TEER Category: 6 (occupations usually requiring a secondary school diploma and several years of relevant experience, or a college program plus experience)

What does this occupation involve?

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 may be self-employed. This is consistently one of the most in-demand occupations in Canada's sales and service sector.

Main duties include:

• Planning, organizing, and evaluating restaurant, bar, or cafeteria operations

• Determining services offered and implementing operational procedures

• Recruiting staff and overseeing staff training

• Setting work schedules and monitoring staff performance

• Controlling inventory, monitoring revenues, and adjusting procedures and pricing

• Resolving customer complaints and ensuring health and safety compliance

• Negotiating with suppliers and clients for catering or banquet services

Salary in Canada (2026)

Job openings: 2,243 jobs currently vacant in Canada under this NOC, with 2,843 people employed in this occupation according to recent labour market data.

Job outlook 2024–2033: An estimated 33,000 new job openings are expected, against approximately 31,900 new job seekers — indicating a labour shortage that has historically resulted in higher wages and additional job perks for skilled restaurant and food service managers.

Is NOC 60030 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes, but note the eligibility path differs from TEER 1 occupations. NOC 60030 is TEER 6, which qualifies under:

• Canadian Experience Class (CEC) — if you have Canadian work experience

• Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) — in some cases

• Category-based draws — when food service/hospitality occupations are targeted

Which Provincial Nominee Programs accept NOC 60030?

This occupation appears frequently on PNP in-demand lists, including:

• Saskatchewan (SINP) — regularly included in International Skilled Worker selections

• New Brunswick (NBPNP) — explicitly listed among reopened high-demand occupations for 2025–26

• Alberta (AAIP) — eligible under several worker streams depending on job offer

How can Visas Avenue help?

Our CICC-registered consultants can assess your eligibility under Express Entry and PNP pathways as a restaurant or food service manager, and recommend the fastest route to Canada PR. Call 78-18-000-777 or request a free assessment.