Job outlooks for Chefs

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chef (62200)

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These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • A moderate number of 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.
    • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

    Job opportunities for chefs are mainly driven by the level of consumer spending and tourism activities in food services including restaurants, and to a lesser extent, in accommodation services such as hotels. While Red Seal certification is an asset, many employers are willing to hire skilled or experienced applicants who do not have it, or who are currently apprenticing.

    Here are some key facts about Chefs in Newfoundland and Labrador:

    • Approximately 500 people work in this occupation.
    • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 80%
      • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 90% compared to 83% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • 33% of chefs work all year, while 67% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 33 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of chefs are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 76% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 24% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 30% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 37% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 14% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Avalon Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Avalon Peninsula 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
      • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Avalon Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 85%
        • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 7%

  • Prince Edward IslandGood

    The employment outlook will be good for Chefs (NOC 62200) in Prince Edward Island for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    The prospect for employment in this occupation is positive over the forecast period. Employers rely on the Temporary Foreign Worker program to fill temporary jobs/vacancies in this occupation when qualified Canadian labour is not available. Job opportunities for chefs are mainly driven by the level of consumer spending and tourism activities in food services including restaurants, and to a lesser extent, in accommodation services such as hotels.  


    The Island economy is projected to expand at a respectable pace over the forecast period which should support employment growth in this occupation. This is based on the expectation that interest rates will continue to fall which will encourage more consumer spending and business investment.


    The Island's tourism sector generated some solid momentum in recent years, building off of a strong post-pandemic recovery in 2022. There were considerable gains in tourist traffic in 2024 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 that was 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.


    However a key challenge for operators was staffing shortages, particularly for red seal chefs and sous-chefs. Employment prospects tend to be better in population centres where the concentration of accommodation and food establishments is greater. Job openings can be seasonal particularly in rural areas where resorts and tourist facilities may only open for part of the year. Workers with experience preparing ethnic cuisines may have improved prospects given the growing cultural diversity of the province. Chefs interested in establishing their own business may wish to explore appropriate investment opportunities.

    Here are some key facts about Chefs in Prince Edward Island:

    • Approximately 250 people work in this occupation.
    • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 64%
      • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 11%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 10%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 8%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 83% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 17% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 38% of chefs work all year, while 62% 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 36 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
    • 14% of chefs are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 62% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 38% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 38% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

  • Nova ScotiaGood

    The employment outlook will be good for Chefs (NOC 62200) in Nova Scotia for the 2024-2026 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.

    Long-standing vacancies in some regions have prompted some employers to try recruiting candidates outside of the province. While Red Seal certification is an asset, many employers are willing to hire skilled or experienced applicants who do not have it, or who are currently apprenticing. In the current labour market, qualified applicants should not have too much difficulty finding employment, though this will vary depending on which part of the province they are in. Some chef positions are with institutions such as hospitals and nursing homes. Further, some recruitment in this occupation occurs through personal networks, so jobseekers may benefit from enquiring with employers directly about opportunities in some cases.

    Here are some key facts about Chefs in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 1,300 people work in this occupation.
    • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 75%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 6%
      • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 85% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 15% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 36% of chefs work all year, while 64% 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 38 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 13% of chefs are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 74% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 26% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 8% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 26% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2024-2026 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 78%
        • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 11%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%

    • Cape Breton Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Cape Breton region for the 2024-2026 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 61%
        • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 11%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 10%
        • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%

    • Halifax Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Halifax region for the 2024-2026 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Halifax region:

      • Approximately 760 people work in this occupation.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 79%
        • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

    • North Shore Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the North Shore region for the 2024-2026 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the North Shore region:

      • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 86%
        • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 14%

    • Southern Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Southern region for the 2024-2026 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Southern region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 76%
        • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 16%
        • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 8%

  • New BrunswickModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in New Brunswick for the 2024-2026 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.
    • Population growth and a gradual return to pre-pandemic levels of tourism activity should support demand for chefs, going forward.
    • Employment prospects may vary substantially by community. Demand may be more seasonal in rural areas where restaurant activity can be more dependent on tourism.
    • Several years of experience in food preparation is typically required.
    • Red seal certification will enhance job prospects, mainly by broadening the number of available opportunities.
    • Candidates are required to complete a food safety course.

    Here are some key facts about Chefs in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 65%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 14%
      • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 83% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 17% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 40% of chefs work all year, while 60% 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 39 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 15% of chefs are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 62% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 38% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 8% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 30% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 22% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 16% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Fredericton - Oromocto 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.
      • Population growth and a gradual return to pre-pandemic levels of tourism activity should support demand for chefs, going forward.
      • Employment prospects may vary substantially by community. Demand may be more seasonal in rural areas where restaurant activity can be more dependent on tourism.
      • Several years of experience in food preparation is typically required.
      • Red seal certification will enhance job prospects, mainly by broadening the number of available opportunities.
      • Candidates are required to complete a food safety course.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 47%
        • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 23%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 18%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 12%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Moncton - Richibucto 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.
      • Population growth and a gradual return to pre-pandemic levels of tourism activity should support demand for chefs, going forward.
      • Employment prospects may vary substantially by community. Demand may be more seasonal in rural areas where restaurant activity can be more dependent on tourism.
      • Several years of experience in food preparation is typically required.
      • Red seal certification will enhance job prospects, mainly by broadening the number of available opportunities.
      • Candidates are required to complete a food safety course.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 60%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 22%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) 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.
      • Population growth and a gradual return to pre-pandemic levels of tourism activity should support demand for chefs, going forward.
      • Employment prospects may vary substantially by community. Demand may be more seasonal in rural areas where restaurant activity can be more dependent on tourism.
      • Several years of experience in food preparation is typically required.
      • Red seal certification will enhance job prospects, mainly by broadening the number of available opportunities.
      • Candidates are required to complete a food safety course.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 86%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 14%

  • QuebecLimited

    The employment outlook will be limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in Quebec 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about Chefs in Quebec:

    • Approximately 9,550 people work in this occupation.
    • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 74%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 77% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 23% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 41% of chefs work all year, while 59% 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 37 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 10% of chefs are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 70% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 30% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 18% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 27% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 67%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 19%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%

    • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 73%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Capitale-Nationale 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 700 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 76%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 12%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 82%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be very limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Chaudière - Appalaches 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 61%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%

    • Côte-Nord Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 42%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 30%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

    • Estrie Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Estrie 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 78%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 12%

    • Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%

    • Lanaudière Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be very limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Lanaudière 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 65%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%

    • Laurentides Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be very limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Laurentides 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 80%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

    • Laval Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

      • Approximately 8,410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Mauricie 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 63%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 8%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

    • Montréal Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 8,410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Montérégie region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 1,750 people work in this occupation.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 75%

    • Nord-du-Québec Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 42%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 30%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

    • Outaouais Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Outaouais region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 76%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 85%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

  • OntarioModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in Ontario 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    What Types of Employers Are Out There?

    • Majority employed in restaurants

     

    What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

    • The high number of restaurants in the province will support opportunities for chefs
    • Elevated levels of travel and tourism activity expected over the forecast period

     

    What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

    • There is one voluntary skilled trade associated with this occupation in Ontario, namely, Chef
    • Executive chefs often need experience as a sous-chef, specialist chef or chef, and experience in a supervisory role
    • Sous-chefs, specialist chefs, and chefs may need several years of commercial cooking experience depending on the setting.

    Here are some key facts about Chefs in Ontario:

    • Approximately 20,850 people work in this occupation.
    • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 75%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 79% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 21% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 39% of chefs work all year, while 61% 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 36 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 13% of chefs are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 74% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 26% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 17% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula 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.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 1,970 people work in this occupation.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 74%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 670 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 70%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 1,980 people work in this occupation.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 75%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

    • London Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the London 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the London region:

      • Approximately 1,060 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 79%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 75%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%

    • Northeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 87%

    • Northwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Northwest 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.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Northwest region:

      • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 90%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%

    • Ottawa Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Ottawa 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 1,770 people work in this occupation.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 77%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 72%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 21%

    • Toronto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Toronto region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 11,470 people work in this occupation.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 81%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Windsor - Sarnia 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 870 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 80%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%

  • ManitobaLimited

    The employment outlook will be limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in Manitoba 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 several 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 Chefs in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 1,400 people work in this occupation.
    • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 72%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 7%
      • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 83% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 40% of chefs work all year, while 60% 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 37 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 14% of chefs are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 68% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 32% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 16% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Southwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Southwest 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 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 Chefs in the Southwest region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 86%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 14%

    • Winnipeg Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Winnipeg 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 several 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 Chefs in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 1,110 people work in this occupation.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 78%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%

  • SaskatchewanModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in Saskatchewan for the 2024-2026 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.

    Here are some key facts about Chefs in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 850 people work in this occupation.
    • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 80%
      • Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 83% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 47% of chefs work all year, while 53% 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 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 15% of chefs are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 75% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 25% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 14% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 34% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 25% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Northern Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Northern region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Northern region:

      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 76%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%

    • Prince Albert Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Prince Albert region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Prince Albert region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 76%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%

    • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Chefs in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

      • Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 90%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2024-2026 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.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

      • Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 90%

    • Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Chefs in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 71%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 28%

  • AlbertaModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in Alberta 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.

    Here are some key facts about Chefs in Alberta:

    • Approximately 6,500 people work in this occupation.
    • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 73%
      • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 6%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 84% compared to 80% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 16% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • 42% of chefs work all year, while 57% 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 38 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 10% of chefs are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 76% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 24% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 15% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 21% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River 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.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 91%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

    • Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House 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.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

      • Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 91%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

    • Calgary Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 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 moderate 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 Chefs in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 3,040 people work in this occupation.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 78%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

    • Camrose–Drumheller Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several 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.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

      • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 93%

    • Edmonton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Edmonton 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.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 2,150 people work in this occupation.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 83%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

    • Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat 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 several 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 Chefs in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

      • Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 72%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 19%

    • Red Deer Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Red Deer region for the 2024-2026 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 moderate 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 Chefs in the Red Deer region:

      • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 76%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 16%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%

  • British ColumbiaLimited

    The employment outlook will be limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in British Columbia for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

    The accommodation and food and sector has a high rate of employee turnover relative to other sectors.


    Recruiting and retaining employees at all levels is a challenge for food service employers.


    Restaurants Canada third quarter report showed that the guest count in restaurants in B.C. was almost 70% lower in summer of 2024 compared to the summer of 2023. The association cites the high cost of food and labour as some of the main challenges currently facing the sector.


    Employment opportunities are influenced by consumer spending levels and the strength of the economy.  Discretionary spending is expected increase in mid-2025. Lower interest rates will bring some relief to B.C. households, which are typically heavy in debt. 

    Here are some key facts about Chefs in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 12,350 people work in this occupation.
    • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 75%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 83% compared to 78% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 17% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • 41% of chefs work all year, while 59% 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 38 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 11% of chefs are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 77% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 23% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 12% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 33% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 24% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Cariboo 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Cariboo region:

      • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 85%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 5%

    • Kootenay Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Kootenay 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Kootenay region:

      • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 93%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 8,550 people work in this occupation.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 81%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 1,530 people work in this occupation.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 70%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 1,710 people work in this occupation.
      • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 74%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%

  • Yukon TerritoryModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in Yukon for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
    • Forecast growth in the Yukon's tourism industry may create higher demand for jobs in the accommodation and food services sector.
    • Overnight tourism visits to the Yukon are expected to grow by 11.6% in 2025 and 6.1% annually from 2026 to 2028 (Conference Board of Canada, 2024).
    • High vacancy rates persist for occupations in tourism industries, including jobs in the accommodation and food services sector.
    • For employees and prospective employees in these occupations in the tourism industry, The Yukon Tourism Training Fund provides grants for short term training.
    • In the Yukon, this occupation can be employed to support workforce in industrial settings, such as mining camps.

    Here are some key facts about Chefs in Yukon:

    • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 70%
      • Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 13%
      • Manufacturing (NAICS 31-33): 9%
      • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 9%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 82% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 18% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 45% of chefs work all year, while 55% 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 39 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
    • 23% of chefs are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 67% compared to 49% for all occupations
      • Women: 33% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 50% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: n/a
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

  • Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Related links

Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Labour Market Information Survey
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