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Food and Beverage Servers  (NOC 6453)
Avalon Peninsula Region
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

St. John's, Mount Pearl, Arnold's Cove, Bay Roberts, Bishop's Cove, Carbonear, Conception Bay South, Gulch, Gull Island, Harbour Grace, North River, Spaniard's Bay, Torbay, Upper Island Cove, Wabana, Birchy Nap, Chamberlains, Codner, Doyles, Foxtrap, Goulds, Greeleytown, Kelligrews, Lance Cove, Lawrence Pond, Manuels, Newton, North Pond Heights, Peachytown, Riverdale, Talcville, Topsail, Upper Gullies

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Outlook & Prospects for Food and Beverage Servers in Avalon Peninsula 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 Food and Beverage Servers in Avalon Peninsula Region as well as in the rest of the Newfoundland and Labrador.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Avalon Peninsula Region Good 2012-02-22

Employment prospects for Food and Beverage Servers are expected to be GOOD in 2011- 2012.

Most employees working in the food service industry are employed part-time and at the minimum wage rate, therefore, turnover is usually high. As this industry offers flexible hours, most jobs are filled with students looking to supplement their income while attending school

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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