Job prospects Host/hostess, Food Service in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses (NOC 64300) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

Approximately 2,100 people work in this occupation.
Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology