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Restaurant and Food Service Managers  (NOC 0631)
Ottawa Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Restaurant and food service managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of restaurants, bars, cafeterias and other food and beverage services. They are employed in food and beverage service establishments, or they may be self-employed.

assistant manager, restaurant, banquet manager, bar manager, cafeteria manager, catering service manager, dining room manager, food services manager, hotel food and beverage service manager, restaurant manager, restaurateur – food services.

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Restaurant and food service managers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a restaurant, bar, cafeteria or other food or beverage service
  • Determine type of services to be offered and implement operational procedures
  • Recruit staff and oversee staff training
  • Set staff work schedules and monitor staff performance
  • Control inventory, monitor revenues and modify procedures and prices
  • Resolve customer complaints and ensure health and safety regulations are followed
  • Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies
  • Negotiate arrangements with clients for catering or use of facilities for banquets or receptions.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Ottawa, Gloucester, Nepean, Brockville, Cornwall, Vanier, Carleton Place, Clarence-Rockland, Gananoque, Hawkesbury, Mississippi Mills, Perth, Prescott, Smiths Falls, Bourget, Buckham's Bay, Clarence, Constance Bay, Embrun, Hazeldean, Kars, Old Stittsville, Richmond, Rockland, Rockland East, Russell, South March, South March Station, Stittsville, St-Onge

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Outlook & Prospects for Restaurant and Food Service Managers in Ottawa 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 Restaurant and Food Service Managers in Ottawa Region as well as in the rest of the Ontario.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Ottawa Region Limited 2012-11-29

Employment prospects for restaurant and food service managers are expected to be limited for 2012-2013 in the Ottawa economic region. According to the 2006 census, there were about 4,000 restaurant and food service managers in this region, a decrease of nearly 16% from the previous census.

In Ontario, the outlook for restaurant and food service managers is expected to be limited to fair over the period 2012-2013. At the time of the 2006 census, there were about 41,500 restaurant and food service managers in Ontario, a decline of almost 17% from the previous census. This occupation is sensitive to economic conditions as the restaurant and food services industry is dependent on consumer spending. Food and beverage establishments such as restaurants and bars are the main source of employment in this occupation. Some opportunities are expected to occur in limited-service restaurants whose focus is on quickly prepared, inexpensive meals. This occupation has a slightly younger age profile when compared to others in the province. The majority of job openings will result from the need to replace workers who leave their jobs due to turnover, although the competition for these openings is expected to be high.

Previous experience in the industry is usually required for managerial positions. There is an increasing demand for applicants with additional post-secondary education, training and/or certification. The use of computerized ordering and inventory control systems is common throughout the industry and therefore computer proficiency is generally required. People with managerial and financial experience will have the best job prospects. A background in staffing and recruitment, training and development, and sales forecasting is desirable.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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