Food and Beverage Services
The food and beverage services industry is a training ground for many people starting in the tourism sector.
This industry includes establishments that supply food and beverage, from restaurants that specialize in fine dining to fast-food outlets, pubs, lounges, coffee shops, night clubs, conference centres, and catering operations.
More competition and changing consumer preferences have caused many restaurants to expand their reach. Some restaurant owners have launched retail food product lines in order to expand their market share. Others have begun marketing their products to the corporate and business community. Food and beverage chains have also found a niche in bookstores, department stores, and casinos.
As the lines between food and beverage operations and other industries blur, employers will be challenged to provide exceptional service and innovative ideas that attract and retain customers.
Occupations in this industry:
- Banquet Chef
- Banquet Server
- Bartender
- Catering Functions Manager
- Chef de Cuisine
- Comptroller
- Cook
- Food and Beverage Manager
- Food and Beverage Server
- Foodservice Helper/Bus Person
- Foodservice Manager/Director
- Host/Hostess
- Kitchen Helper
- Line Cook
- Night Club Manager
- Restaurant Manager/Owner/Operator
- Restaurant Sales Manager
- Wine Server
In Canada, food and beverage services is a $32 billion industry that employs over 775,000 people.
Working in the food and beverage services industry has been extremely rewarding for me. The industry relationships I have built are incredible and the places I've travelled because of work have been amazing. Because of the industry's flexible hours, I was able to work evenings and stay at home with my two children until they reached school age. I am now back at it full time and loving every moment of it. 
Dawn Wreford, TCM
Food and Beverage Manager, The Willows Golf and Country Club
emerit-Certified Food and Beverage Manager
Food and Beverage Manager, The Willows Golf and Country Club
emerit-Certified Food and Beverage Manager
