NOC 60030 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Restaurant and food service managers. It is classified TEER 0 — Management occupations, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
Classification
Sales & service
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Definition
Restaurant and food service managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of restaurants, bars, cafeterias and other food and beverage services. They are employed in food and beverage service establishments, or they may be self-employed.
Main duties
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Overview
NOC 60030, representing Restaurant and Food Service Managers, is classified as a TEER 0 management occupation under the ESDC NOC 2021 system. Professionals in this role plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the operations of restaurants, bars, cafeterias, and other food service establishments. Employment requirements typically include a college diploma or university degree in hospitality or business administration, or several years of experience in food preparation or service, often combined with supervisory experience.
As a TEER 0 occupation, food service managers are highly valued in Canada's labor market and eligible for major economic immigration pathways. Qualified candidates can pursue Canadian permanent residency through the Express Entry system under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Additionally, various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) offer targeted streams for skilled restaurant managers to address regional employment needs.
According to official ESDC guidelines, primary duties under NOC 60030 include recruiting and training staff, setting work schedules, monitoring performance, controlling inventory, negotiating arrangements with suppliers, and ensuring health and safety regulations are strictly met.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Restaurant and food service managers is TEER 0, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Restaurant and food service managers is classified as TEER 0 — Management occupations. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.