NOC 2021 · 64300 · TEER 4
NOC 64300: Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses greet patrons and escort them to tables, and supervise and coordinate the activities of food and beverage servers. They are employed in restaurants, hotel dining rooms, private clubs, cocktail lounges and similar establishments.
TEER
TEER 4
Usually needs a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training
Median wage (Canada)
$17.58 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Not on the list
No high-wage CRS points
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 64300 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: not eligibleNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: not eligibleNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: not eligibleNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 64300 is not one of IRCC's 186 high-wage occupations, so Canadian work or a job offer in it earns no high-wage points. Your usual Canadian work-length points still count.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
NOC 64300 is not on any of IRCC's 2026 occupation categories. You can still be invited through general, program-specific or French-language draws.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Receive and record patrons' reservations and assign tables
- Greet patrons and escort them to tables or other seating areas
- Speak with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service, and attend to complaints
- Order 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
- Accept payment from patrons for food and beverages
- Maintain financial statements and records
- Prepare work schedules and payrolls
- Interview candidates for food and beverage server positions and train new employees
- May be responsible for marketing and advertising the dining establishment.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- chief host/hostess - food services
- dining room host/hostess
- maître d'
- restaurant host/hostess
All 7 job titles in NOC 64300
- chief host/hostess - food services
- dining room host/hostess
- host/hostess - food service
- host/hostess - restaurant or cocktail lounge
- maître d'
- maître d'hôtel
- restaurant host/hostess
Requirements
Employment requirements
- 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.
Wages
Wages for NOC 64300 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $15.00 | $17.58 | $26.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $16.50 | $26.44 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $16.62 | $17.91 | $29.34 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $17.00 | $24.50 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $15.65 | $16.00 | $22.25 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $16.10 | $17.50 | $35.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $17.60 | $25.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $16.00 | $25.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $16.00 | $25.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $15.00 | $18.00 | $25.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $17.85 | $19.23 | $27.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank rates the 3-year outlook as good or very good in Alberta.
GoodAlberta
The employment outlook will be Good for maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses (NOC 64300) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 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.
Alberta has seen a resurgence in domestic and international tourism, particularly in destinations like Banff, Jasper, and Calgary, which has led to increased activity in restaurants, hotels, and event venues. As hospitality businesses scale up to meet seasonal and year-round demand, front-of-house roles such as Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses remain essential for delivering high-quality guest experiences.
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 Alberta:
Approximately 7,250 people work in this occupation.
Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses mainly work in the following sectors:
Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 93%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 12% compared to 80% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 88% compared to 20% for all occupations
12% of maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses work all year, while 88% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 25 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 14% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 86% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 36% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 54% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModeratePrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Moderate for maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses (NOC 64300) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
The demand for workers in this occupation is influenced by economic conditions and business activity. Prince Edward Island’s economy is projected to expand at a modest pace over the forecast horizon, constrained by slower population growth and ongoing trade uncertainties. Declining interest rates are expected to further support domestic spending and housing demand. However, the federal reduction in immigration targets has led to a marked decline in international arrivals, a slowdown that is anticipated to moderate consumer demand and labour force growth. Over the longer term, reduced immigration presents a key risk to the province’s economic outlook.
There were considerable gains in tourist traffic in 2025 as well as another strong cruise ship season which generated significant economic spin-offs in the sector. Looking forward, the Island’s tourism sector is expected to maintain its momentum thanks in part to a new five-year growth strategy introduced in 2024. The plan aims to expand tourism activity in the province and generate more visitor traffic during the shoulder and winter seasons. This in turn should contribute to improved job prospects over the forecast period.
Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses is expected to experience a high degree of turnover as this is mostly an entry-level position with minimal training requirements and a relatively young workforce. Therefore, a steady number of job openings will likely arise as workers leave to find alternative employment.
Hosts/hostesses are typically only required at mealtimes, meaning that most workers in this occupation work part-time schedules. While some jobs are advertised, job seekers may also find employment by providing unsolicited resumes to employers. Opportunities will be best for candidates with experience in the full-service restaurant industry, and who are willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Here are some key facts about maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 300 people work in this occupation.
Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses mainly work in the following sectors:
Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): more than 95%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 20% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 80% compared to 16% for all occupations
13% of maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses work all year, while 87% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 26 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 13% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 88% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 43% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
bachelor's degree: n/a
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses (NOC 64300) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 1,550 people work in this occupation.
Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses mainly work in the following sectors:
Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 89%
Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 7%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 26% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 74% compared to 18% for all occupations
13% of maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses work all year, while 87% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 26 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 16% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 84% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 26% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 40% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses (NOC 64300) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses in New Brunswick:
Approximately 900 people work in this occupation.
Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses mainly work in the following sectors:
Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 94%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 22% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 78% compared to 16% for all occupations
24% of maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses work all year, while 76% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 31 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 13% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 87% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 51% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateManitoba
The employment outlook will be Moderate for maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses (NOC 64300) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Manitoba:
Approximately 2,250 people work in this occupation.
Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses mainly work in the following sectors:
Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 94%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 7% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 93% compared to 19% for all occupations
20% of maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses work all year, while 80% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 27 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 16% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 84% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 44% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 52% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses (NOC 64300) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
With many restaurants typically sourcing 30 to 35 per cent of their products from the States, tariffs may impact already thin profit margins of restaurant operators and limit hiring opportunities for this occupation.
Ongoing trade uncertainty is weakening consumer and business confidence and slowing hiring as firms delay investment. Combined with subdued consumer sentiment, slower population growth, and weaker income gains are expected to dampen consumer spending.
Use of food delivery services may negatively affect the number of people going to local establishments.
Experience as a formal or captain waiter/waitress is an asset.
Here are some key facts about maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 1,850 people work in this occupation.
Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses mainly work in the following sectors:
Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): more than 95%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 8% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 92% compared to 19% for all occupations
20% of maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses work all year, while 80% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 29 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 9% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 91% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 47% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 45% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
LimitedQuebec
The employment outlook will be Limited for maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses (NOC 64300) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 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.
Here are some key facts about maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses in Quebec:
Approximately 7,600 people work in this occupation.
Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses mainly work in the following sectors:
Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 68%
Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 11%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 33% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 67% compared to 18% for all occupations
21% of maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses work all year, while 79% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 28 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 19% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 81% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 25% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 37% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
LimitedOntario
The employment outlook will be Limited for maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses (NOC 64300) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 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.
Here are some key facts about maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses in Ontario:
Approximately 21,000 people work in this occupation.
Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses mainly work in the following sectors:
Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 91%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 18% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 82% compared to 19% for all occupations
12% of maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses work all year, while 88% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 23 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 11% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 89% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 32% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 51% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 8% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
LimitedBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses (NOC 64300) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 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.
Consumer spending and behavior influence establishments and services.
Institutions, like hospitals, care homes, and school and business cafeterias provide a more stable demand.
The food services industry is characterized by entry-level positions and high employee turnover.
Key trends for this occupation include contactless ordering and payment, artificial intelligence (AI) used to analyze data for and inventory management and waste reduction, kitchen automation for repetitive tasks, and delivery-centred ghost kitchens.
Here are some key facts about maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses in British Columbia:
Approximately 11,300 people work in this occupation.
Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses mainly work in the following sectors:
Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 91%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 14% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 86% compared to 22% for all occupations
16% of maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses work all year, while 84% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 27 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 12% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 88% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 33% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 52% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
UndeterminedNewfoundland and Labrador
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
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Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 6Sales and service occupationsBroad Category
- 64Sales and service representatives and other customer and personal services occupationsMajor Group
- 643Occupations in food, accommodation and tourismSub-major Group
- 6430Occupations in food and beverage serviceMinor Group
- 64300Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
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