Job prospects Restaurant Host/hostess near Grande Prairie (AB)

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses near Grande Prairie (AB). 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 Good for maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses (NOC 64300) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region 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 the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology