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NOC 65200 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Food and beverage servers. It is classified TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. 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
Food and beverage servers take patrons' food and beverage orders and serve orders to patrons. They are employed in restaurants, hotels, bars, taverns, private clubs, banquet halls and similar establishments.
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Example job titles
Overview
NOC 65200 covers Food and Beverage Servers under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system. Classified as TEER 5, these professionals play a vital role in Canada's hospitality and food services sector. They are employed in restaurants, hotels, bars, taverns, clubs, banquet halls, and similar establishments where they greet patrons, present menus, recommend dishes, and serve food and beverages to guests.
According to the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) guidelines, typical duties for NOC 65200 include taking food and drink orders, transmitting order details to kitchen and bar staff, serving meals, preparing and presenting bills, and accepting payments. While formal academic credentials are generally not required for this TEER 5 occupation, on-the-job training is usually provided by employers. Crucially, individuals serving alcoholic beverages are typically required by provincial law to obtain responsible beverage service certification, such as Smart Serve in Ontario or Serving It Right in British Columbia.
From an immigration perspective, although TEER 5 occupations are generally not eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program under the Express Entry system, candidates under NOC 65200 may find pathways to Canadian permanent residency through specific Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), or other regional pilot programs designed for intermediate-skilled workers.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Food and beverage servers is TEER 5, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.
Food and beverage servers is classified as TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education. 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.