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Maîtres d'hôtel and Hosts/Hostesses  (NOC 6451)
Edmonton Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

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

host/hostess, food service, maître d', maître d'hôtel, restaurant host/hostess.

Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Receive and record patrons' reservations and assign tables
  • Greet patrons at entrance of dining room, restaurant, or lounge and escort them to tables or other seating areas
  • Speak with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service, and attend to complaints
  • Order necessary dining room supplies and equipment
  • Inspect dining and serving areas and equipment
  • Supervise and co-ordinate activities of food and beverage servers and other serving staff
  • Accept payment from patrons for food and beverage
  • Maintain financial statements and records and ensure safe-keeping
  • 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.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc, Spruce Grove, St. Albert, Wetaskiwin, Beaumont, Bon Accord, Calmar, Devon, Drayton Valley, Duffield, Gibbons, Millet, Morinville, Redwater, Stony Plain, Cardiff, Rosenthal Estates

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Outlook & Prospects for Maîtres d'hôtel and Hosts/Hostesses in Edmonton Region

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 Maîtres d'hôtel and Hosts/Hostesses in Edmonton Region as well as in the rest of the Alberta.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Edmonton Region <Not assigned> 2011-02-11

The occupation is termed "significant" due to the relatively high concentration of people working in this occupation within this geographic area.

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