Job prospects Host/hostess, Food Service in the Calgary Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses in the Calgary Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses (NOC 64300) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

• Population growth should improve the demand for this occupation. However, restaurants remain sensitive to the discretionary spending of consumers, which is dependent on economic conditions. 
• In 2024, the provincial government unveiled a new long-term strategy to double visitor spending by 2035. Increased tourism activity will support employment opportunities in this occupation.
• Food service employers are having an increasingly difficult time recruiting and retaining employees at all levels, meaning that hiring requirements may be more flexible, at least over the near-term.
• Employment opportunities for this occupation are good, thanks to an abundance of tourist attractions that encourage dining out. The support by both residents and tourists, create consistent demand for workers in the hospitality and food service sectors. 

Here are some key facts about Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 2,680 people work in this occupation.
• Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 93%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology