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Industry Summary Narrative

Food Services and Drinking Places - Industries in the Food Services and Drinking Places subsector prepare meals, snacks, and beverages to customer order for immediate on-premises and off-premises consumption. There is a wide range of establishments in these industries. Some provide food and drink only; while others provide various combinations of seating space, waiter/waitress services and incidental amenities, such as limited entertainment. The industries in the subsector are grouped based on the type and level of services provided. The industry groups are full-service restaurants; limited-service eating places; special food services, such as food service contractors, caterers, and mobile food services, and drinking places. Food services and drink activities at hotels and motels; amusement parks, theaters, casinos, country clubs, and similar recreational facilities; and civic and social organizations are included in this subsector only if these services are provided by a separate establishment primarily engaged in providing food and beverage services. Excluded from this subsector are establishments operating dinner cruises. These establishments are classified in Subsector 487, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation because those establishments utilize transportation equipment to provide scenic recreational entertainment.
Source: North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

Jobs Available

This section shows the number of job openings advertised online for Food Services and Drinking Places in Louisiana on May 15, 2024 (Jobs De-duplication Level 2Opens In New window).
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Industry Job Openings
Food Services and Drinking Places 4,212
There were 4,212 job openings advertised online in Louisiana for Food Services and Drinking Places on May 15, 2024.
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Monthly Job Count

This section shows the number of job openings advertised online for Food Services and Drinking Places in Louisiana in April 2024 (Jobs De-duplication Level 2).
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Industry Job Openings
Food Services and Drinking Places 5,187
There were 5,187 job openings advertised online in Louisiana for Food Services and Drinking Places in April 2024.
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Jobs Area Distribution

This section shows the distribution number of job openings advertised online for Food Services and Drinking Places in Louisiana by parishes on May 15, 2024 (Jobs De-duplication Level 2Opens In New window).
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Rank Area Job Openings
1 Jefferson Parish 545
2 East Baton Rouge Parish 453
3 Orleans Parish 365
4 Lafayette Parish 290
5 St. Tammany Parish 256
6 Caddo Parish 247
7 Calcasieu Parish 212
8 Ouachita Parish 148
9 Tangipahoa Parish 126
10 Rapides Parish 124
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The top three parishes in Louisiana with the highest number of job openings for Food Services and Drinking Places on May 15, 2024 were Jefferson Parish (545), East Baton Rouge Parish (453), and Orleans Parish (365).
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Advertised Job Skills

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This section shows the top advertised detailed job skills found in job openings advertised online for Food Services and Drinking Places in Louisiana in April 2024. (Jobs De-duplication Level 1)
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Rank Advertised Detailed Job Skill Advertised Skill Group Job Opening Match Count
1 Customer service Customer Service Skills 1,612
2 Restaurant management Restaurant Manager Skills 1,167
3 Food preparation Food Preparation Worker Skills 372
4 Inventory management Bill and Account Collectors Skills 307
5 Cash handling Cashier Skills 274
6 Participate in the interview process Restaurant Manager Skills 242
7 Taking orders Waitress or Waiter Skills 234
8 Empty trash Janitor Skills 188
9 Proper food handling Cooking Skills 185
10 General maintenance Maintenance Technician Skills 108
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The most common advertised detailed job skill for Food Services and Drinking Places in Louisiana in April 2024 was Customer service with 34.4% of the total skills found. The second most common skill was Restaurant management with 24.9% of the total skills found. The third most common skill was Food preparation with 7.9% of the total skills found.
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Advertised Tools and Technology

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This section shows the top advertised detailed tools and technologies found in job openings advertised online for Food Services and Drinking Places in Louisiana in April 2024. (Jobs De-duplication Level 1)
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Rank Advertised Detailed Tool or Technology Advertised Tool and Technology Group Job Opening Match Count
1 Global positioning systems (GPS) Vehicular Global Positioning Systems (GPS) 242
2 Canes Canes or Cane Accessories 186
3 Delivery Truck Delivery Trucks 157
4 Microsoft (MS) Office Office Suite Software 146
5 Personal protective equipment Hazardous Material Protective Apparel 141
6 Point of sale (POS) systems Point of Sale (POS) Terminal 112
7 Refrigerators General Purpose Refrigerators or Refrigerator Freezers 87
8 Fryers Commercial Use Deep Fryers 83
9 Freezers Ultra Cold or Ultralow Upright Cabinets/Freezers 82
10 YouTube.com Video Streaming System 77
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The most common advertised detailed tool or technology for Food Services and Drinking Places in Louisiana in April 2024 was Global positioning systems (GPS) with 18.4% of the total tools and technologies found. The second most common tool and technology was Canes with 14.2% of the total tools and technologies found. The third most common tool and technology was Delivery Truck with 12.0% of the total tools and technologies found.
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Advertised Job Certifications

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Rank Advertised Detailed Certification Advertised Certification Group Job Opening Match Count
1 Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Certifications 36
2 Certified Restaurant Manager ServSuccess Certifications 18
3 Certified Dietary Manager Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) Certifications 12
4 ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification National Restaurant Association (ServSafe) Certifications 6
5 Food Handlers Card StateFoodSafety Certifications 4
6 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Certifications 3
7 Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Commercial Drivers License (CDL) 3
8 Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) 3
9 Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) American Red Cross Certifications 2
10 Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Registered (NDTR) Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Certifications 2
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The most common advertised detailed certification for Food Services and Drinking Places in Louisiana in April 2024 was Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with 40.4% of the total certificates found. The second most common certificate was Certified Restaurant Manager with 20.2% of the total certificates found. The third most common certificate was Certified Dietary Manager with 13.5% of the total certificates found.
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Employers

This section shows the number of employer locations listed for Food Services and Drinking Places in Louisiana.
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Industry Employers
Food Services and Drinking Places 11,899
There are 11,899 employer locations listed for Food Services and Drinking Places in Louisiana.
Source: Employer information is provided by Data Axle®, Omaha, NE, 800/555-5211.
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Employer Distribution

This section shows the number of employer locations listed for Food Services and Drinking Places for all regional labor market areas in Louisiana.
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The top three regional labor market areas in Louisiana with the highest number of employers for Food Services and Drinking Places were 1st Regional Labor Market Area, New Orleans (4,053), 2nd Regional Labor Market Area, Baton Rouge (2,560), and 4th Regional Labor Market Area, Lafayette (1,561).
Source: Employer information is provided by Data Axle®, Omaha, NE, 800/555-5211.
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Employment Wage Statistics

This section shows a list of average weekly wage information for Food Services and Drinking Places in Louisiana. These figures are for the q3 2023 time period.
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Industry Average Hourly Wage† Average Weekly Wage Average Annual Wage†
Food Services and Drinking Places $10.50 $420 $21,840
† Assumes a 40-hour week worked the year round.
The average weekly wage for Food Services and Drinking Places in Louisiana in Q3 2023 was $420. This would be equivalent to $10.50 per hour or $21,840 per year, assuming a 40-hour week worked the year round.
Source: Labor Market Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Program

Employment Wage Statistics Distribution

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Long Term Industry Projections

This section shows the long term industry projections for Food Services and Drinking Places in Louisiana.
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Industry 2020 Estimated Employment 2030 Projected Employment Total 2020-2030 Employment Change Total Annual Average Employment Change Total 2020 - 2030 Percent Change Total Annual Percent Change
Food Services and Drinking Places 143,868 164,956 21,088 2,109 14.66% 1.38%
The 2020-2030 long term projected employment for Food Services and Drinking Places in Louisiana was 164,956 with an annual average percentage change of 1.38%.
Source: Louisiana Workforce Commission, Industry Projections Program

Industry Projections Distribution

This section shows the distribution of estimated employment by regional labor market area for Food Services and Drinking Places in Louisiana in the 2020-2030 projection period.
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The top three regional labor market areas in Louisiana with the highest 2020 estimated employment for Food Services and Drinking Places were 1st Regional Labor Market Area, New Orleans (47,480), 2nd Regional Labor Market Area, Baton Rouge (32,327), and 4th Regional Labor Market Area, Lafayette (18,278).
Source: Louisiana Workforce Commission, Industry Projections Program

Establishments and Employees

This section shows the number of establishments and employees for Food Services and Drinking Places in Louisiana as of q3 2023.
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Industry Number of Establishments Number of Employees
Food Services and Drinking Places 11,279 166,425
The establishments and employees for the Food Services and Drinking Places industry in Louisiana as of Q3 2023 were 11,279 and 166,425, respectively.
Source: Labor Market Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Program

Industry Employment Distribution

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Occupational Employment Distribution

This section shows top the occupations with the highest estimated employment for Food Services and Drinking Places in Louisiana based on a 2020 estimate.
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Rank Occupation Estimated Employment
1 Waiters and Waitresses 26,735
2 Food Preparation Workers 23,226
3 Cooks, Restaurant 12,038
4 First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 11,639
5 Cashiers 8,342
6 Cooks, Fast Food 5,755
7 Bartenders 5,633
8 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 4,387
9 Dishwashers 4,376
10 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 2,693
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The top three occupations in Louisiana with the highest estimated employment for Food Services and Drinking Places in 2020 were Waiters and Waitresses (26,735), Food Preparation Workers (23,226), and Cooks, Restaurant (12,038).
Source: Louisiana Workforce Commission, Occupational Projections Program

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