NOC 64301: Bartenders
Bartenders mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. They are employed in restaurants, hotels, bars, taverns, private clubs, banquet halls and other licensed establishments. Supervisors of bartenders are included in this unit group.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
NOC 64301 (Bartenders) is a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC. It is not on IRCC's high-wage list. It isn't on any current category-based draw list.
TEER
TEER 4
Not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
| NOC 2021 code | 64301 |
|---|---|
| Title | Bartenders |
| Broad category | Sales and service occupations |
| TEER | TEER 4 — usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training |
Example job titles
Main duties
- Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons
- Mix liquor, soft drinks, water and other ingredients to prepare cocktails and other drinks
- Prepare mixed drinks, wine, draft or bottled beer and non-alcoholic beverages for food and beverage servers or serve directly to patrons
- Collect payment for beverages and record sales
- Maintain inventory and control of bar stock and order supplies
- Clean bar area and wash glassware
- Ensure compliance with provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations
- May train and supervise other bartenders and bar staff
Your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties to use this NOC — check the full profile on the official NOC site.
Related occupations
- NOC 64300 — Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses
- NOC 64310 — Travel counsellors
- NOC 64311 — Pursers and flight attendants
- NOC 64312 — Airline ticket and service agents
- NOC 64313 — Ground and water transport ticket agents, cargo service representatives and related clerks
- NOC 64314 — Hotel front desk clerks
- NOC 64320 — Tour and travel guides
- NOC 64321 — Casino workers
- NOC 64322 — Outdoor sport and recreational guides
- NOC 64100 — Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers
← NOC 64300 Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses · NOC 64310 Travel counsellors →
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TEER 4 also matters for work permits: see the spousal open work permit (TEER rules for spouses of workers), LMIA explained and the Atlantic Immigration Program (job offers in TEER 0–4).
Sources: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 V1.0; IRCC high-wage occupations; IRCC category-based selection; IRCC who can apply.
Frequently asked questions
Is NOC 64301 eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 64301 is a TEER 4 occupation. IRCC only counts TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, so this occupation alone generally won't meet those requirements. Provincial programs may differ.
Is NOC 64301 a high-wage occupation?+
No. NOC 64301 isn't on IRCC's Express Entry high-wage occupations list, so it doesn't earn the extra high-wage or job offer CRS points. Canadian work-length points can still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Which Express Entry category draws include NOC 64301?+
None of IRCC's current category-based selection lists include NOC 64301. Candidates can still be invited in general, program-specific (such as CEC) or PNP rounds.