6513-NOC

Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts / hostesses

(NOC 64300)
Annual Earnings
$35,455
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
High School Diploma
Job Openings
(2023-2033)
650

Career Overview

Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses:

  • Greet patrons and escort them to tables
  • Supervise and coordinate the activities of food and beverage servers
  • Work in restaurants, hotel dining rooms, private clubs, cocktail lounges and similar establishments

Duties

Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Receive and record customer reservations and assign tables
  • Greet customers at entrance of dining room, restaurant or lounge and escort them to tables or other seating areas
  • Speak with customers to make sure they are satisfied with food and service, and deal with complaints
  • Order necessary dining room supplies and equipment
  • Inspect dining and serving areas and equipment
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of food and beverage servers and other serving staff
  • Take payment for food and beverage
  • Maintain financial statements and records and ensure safe keeping
  • Prepare work schedules and payrolls
  • Interview candidates for food and beverage server positions
  • Train new employees
  • May be responsible for marketing and advertising the dining establishment

Earnings

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Annual Earnings

$35,455

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$23.56/hr
Median$17.00/hr
Low$16.75/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2023 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

3,030

% Employed Full Time

3%
Source: 2021 Census

Work generally takes place in an indoor setting.

Career Pathways

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Occupational Interests

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Job Titles

Chief host/hostess - food services
Dining room host/hostess
Maître d'
Restaurant host/hostess

Education, Training and Skills

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required
  • Several weeks of on-the-job training are usually required
  • Maîtres d'hôtel require experience as a formal or captain waiter/waitress or other food service experience

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Academic/Basic Upgrading
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Skills

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Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

65%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

59%
Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

56%
Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

56%
Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

50%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

47%
Negotiation

Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

47%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

47%
Persuasion

Convincing others to change their mind or behaviour.

43%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

43%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

3,030
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Employment % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 65 2.1%
Kootenay 30 1.0%
Mainland/Southwest 1,950 64.4%
North Coast and Nechako 25 0.8%
Northeast 15 0.5%
Thompson-Okanagan 445 14.7%
Vancouver Island/Coast 505 16.7%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings (2023-2033)

650
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2023-2033)

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 10 -0.1%
Kootenay 0 1.5%
Mainland/Southwest 490 1.4%
North Coast and Nechako Not available Not available
Northeast Not available Not available
Thompson-Okanagan 70 0.9%
Vancouver Island/Coast 80 1.1%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2023-2033)
Accommodation And Food Services630
Information, Culture And Recreation10
Educational Services0
Health Care And Social Assistance0
Professional, Scientific And Technical Services0
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Resources

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