Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses

NOC

64300

greet patrons and escort them to tables, and supervise and coordinate the activities of food and beverage servers.

Full NOC Description

Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses greet patrons and escort them to tables, and supervise and coordinate the activities of food and beverage servers. They are employed in restaurants, hotel dining rooms, private clubs, cocktail lounges and similar establishments.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Receive and record patrons' reservations and assign tables

Greet patrons and escort them to tables or other seating areas

Speak with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service, and attend to complaints

Order dining room supplies and equipment

Inspect dining and serving areas and equipment

Supervise and coordinate activities of food and beverage servers and other serving staff

Accept payment from patrons for food and beverages

Maintain financial statements and records

Prepare work schedules and payrolls

Interview candidates for food and beverage server positions and train new employees

May be responsible for marketing and advertising the dining establishment.

Also Known As

chief host/hostess - food services
dining room host/hostess
maître d'
restaurant host/hostess

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.

Several weeks of on-the-job training are usually required.

Maîtres d'hôtel require experience as a formal or captain waiter/waitress or other food service experience.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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87.3%

Female

12.7%

Male

Employment by age

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0.0%

15-24

0.0%

25-34

0.0%

35-44

0.0%

45-54

0.0%

55-64

0.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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54.5%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

36.4%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

0.0%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

0.0%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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90.9%

Accommodation and food services

N/A

9.1%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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14.50%

Northeast

43.60%

Southeast

12.70%

Southwest

23.60%

Central

5.50%

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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