NOC 60030: Restaurant and food service managers
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Regional Wages Across Canada
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 / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High 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 BenchmarksOfficial ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.
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 ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
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.
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