Job prospects Assistant Manager, Restaurant in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Restaurant and food service managers in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat 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 Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region 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.

• 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.  
• Food service employers are having a 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 moderate, 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 restaurant and food service managers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 920 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Restaurant and food service managers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology