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NOC 60030: Restaurant and food service managers

Official definition · Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 · statcan.gc.ca ↗

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.

Median Pay$26/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 0Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles23 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 60030

Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.

23 official aliases
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IRCC Reference Letter Rule:

Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.

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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 60030

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Restaurant and food service managers is categorized under TEER 0. Occupations in this tier typically require a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) or substantial managerial tenure.

Express Entry Alignment

Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.

Target Category Status

Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).

NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency

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Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 60030.

Former NOC 06314-Digit Legacy
Restaurant and food service managers
VC1 - Code Change
Job Bank Open Data (2025/2026)

Regional Wages Across Canada

Legal Benchmark for LMIA

Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.

Province / TerritoryLow WageMedian WageHigh Wage
Canada (National Average)$18$26/hr$48.08
Newfoundland and Labrador$16/hr$21/hr$32.69/hr
Prince Edward Island$16.5/hr$21.63/hr$34.62/hr
Nova Scotia$18/hr$21.95/hr$36.06/hr
New Brunswick$16/hr$18.28/hr$23/hr
Quebec$18.25/hr$24.5/hr$43.27/hr
Ontario$17.6/hr$27.47/hr$48.08/hr
Manitoba$16/hr$25/hr$42.74/hr
Saskatchewan$17/hr$24.52/hr$45.58/hr
Alberta$18/hr$25.64/hr$42/hr
British Columbia$18/hr$27.69/hr$52.88/hr
Yukon$23.8/hr$37.99/hr$55.28/hr
Northwest Territories$25.33/hr$40.19/hr$62.52/hr

🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)

Economic Region Benchmarks

Official ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.

Montréal
$24.5/hr
$18.25 - $43.27
Ottawa
$27.47/hr
$17.6 - $48.08
Toronto
$27.47/hr
$17.6 - $48.08
Calgary
$27.69/hr
$17.03 - $43.75
Edmonton
$25.64/hr
$18 - $42
Vancouver
$27.69/hr
$18 - $52.88

Employment Requirements

These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:

  • Completion of a college or other program related to hospitality or food and beverage service management is usually required.
  • Several years of experience in the food service sector, including supervisory experience, are required.
  • Responsible beverage service certification is usually required for managers of establishments serving alcoholic beverages.

Official Job Titles for NOC 60030

23 Titles Listed

If your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:

banquet managerbar managercafeteria managercatering service managerdining room managerfood services managerhotel food and beverage service managerrestaurant assistant managerrestaurant managerrestaurateur - food servicesassistant bar managerassistant manager - food servicesbeverage service managercafé managercanteen managercanteen services managercybercafé managerdining establishment managing supervisorfast food restaurant managerfood and beverage service managerInternet café managerrestaurant manager traineetea room manager

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:

  • Dietitians and nutritionists (See 31121 Dietitians and nutritionists)View NOC 31121
  • Executive chef (See 62200 Chefs)View NOC 62200
  • Food service supervisors (See 62020 Food service supervisors)View NOC 62020
  • Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services (See 00014 Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services)View NOC 00014

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 60030 (Restaurant and food service managers)

Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.

Yes. Because NOC 60030 is classified as TEER 0, it qualifies for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry.
For an LMIA work permit, your employer must offer at least the median wage of $26/hr (or the prevailing median rate in your specific Canadian province of employment).
Under Section 75(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), your employment reference letter must confirm you perform the actions in the lead statement and a substantial number (recommended at least 60%) of the official main duties listed above. You do not need to perform 100% of the duties.
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, Restaurant and food service managers was categorized under NOC 0631 (Restaurant and food service managers). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 60030 under TEER 0.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 60030 is $24.5/hr in Montréal, $27.47/hr in Ottawa, $27.47/hr in Toronto, $27.69/hr in Calgary, $25.64/hr in Edmonton.
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Last verified: September 2026