Job prospects Host/hostess, Food Service in the Muskoka–Kawarthas Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• 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 Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

• Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 90%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology