Job prospects Assistant Manager - Food Services in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Restaurant and food service managers in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Restaurant and food service managers (NOC 60030) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

• Historically, there has been a fair amount of turnover in this occupation and the majority of job openings result from the need to fill those vacancies. At the same time, however, competition for these openings is expected to be relatively high.
• Job prospects will be greater for individuals who have extensive experience working in high-volume restaurant operations and who are willing to do shift work, including weekends and holidays.
• A willingness to work in rural areas is also considered an asset.
• Candidates must typically complete food safety and responsible beverage service courses.
• Generally, employment opportunities for this occupation are less favourable in the winter months, when restaurants are less busy.

Here are some key facts about Restaurant and food service managers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 530 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Restaurant and food service managers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology