Food and beverage servers

NOC

65200

accept and serve food and beverage orders in restaurants, bars and similar establishments.

Full NOC Description

Food and beverage servers take patrons' food and beverage orders and serve orders to patrons. They are employed in restaurants, hotels, bars, taverns, private clubs, banquet halls and similar establishments.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Greet patrons, present menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding food and beverages

Take orders and relay to kitchen and bar staff

Recommend wines that complement patrons' meals

Serve food and beverages

Prepare and serve specialty foods at patrons' tables

Present bill to patrons and accept payment

May order and maintain inventory of wines and wine glassware

May perform sensory evaluation of wines.

Also Known As

banquet server
captain waiter/waitress
chief wine steward
cocktail waiter/waitress
food and beverage server

formal service waiter/waitress

sommelier

waiter/waitress

wine steward

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of secondary school may be required.

Formal waiters/waitresses may require completion of a one- or two-year apprenticeship program or College or vocational school courses.

An apprenticeship program for food and beverage servers is available, but voluntary, in Quebec and Saskatchewan.

On-the-job training is usually provided.

Sommeliers may require courses in wine selection and service or Experience as a formal waiter/waitress.

Responsible beverage service certification is usually required for employees serving alcoholic beverages.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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82.4%

Female

17.6%

Male

Employment by age

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39.6%

15-24

21.3%

25-34

13.6%

35-44

13.1%

45-54

9.4%

55-64

2.9%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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16.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

52.0%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

3.9%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

14.6%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

13.4%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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96.1%

Accommodation and food services

2.9%

Arts, entertainment and recreation

N/A

1.1%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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17.40%

Northeast

32.60%

Southeast

23.70%

Southwest

19.20%

Central

7.10%

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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$24,000

Northeast

$23,600

Southeast

$22,000

Southwest

$22,000

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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