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Food and Beverage Servers  (NOC 6453)
Prince Edward Island
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

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.

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Food and beverage servers perform 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
  • Order and maintain inventory of wines and wine glassware
  • Perform sensory evaluation of wines.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Charlottetown, Summerside, Alberton, Cornwall, Kensington, Montague, Souris, Stratford

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Outlook & Prospects for Food and Beverage Servers in Prince Edward Island

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Food and Beverage Servers in Prince Edward Island as well as in the rest of the Prince Edward Island.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Prince Edward Island Good 2012-02-23

Employment prospects for food and beverage servers are expected to be good in 2012-2013.

Entry into this occupation is relatively easy but previous experience is often desired by employers. Positions are frequently filled on a part-time basis by local university and college students. This is a large occupational group on PEI. As with most large occupations, there will be frequent job openings due to normal turnover. Many employers also add extra staff in the late spring and early summer months for the busy tourist season.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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