Job prospects Host/hostess, Food Service in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses (NOC 64300) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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.
• 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 Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 560 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): 93%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology