Hire a Busser in Montréal
Post your busser role for free on Waldo and reach hospitality candidates already active in your neighbourhood. You only see people who have said they want this specific job.
What the market pays
Typical base rate$13.30 – $17.00/hour
Realistic with tips$18 – $25/hour
Québec minimum wage is $16.60 an hour, and $13.30 an hour for employees who receive tips, in effect since May 1, 2026.
Stating the wage in the posting materially increases interest — hospitality candidates routinely skip listings that only say "competitive".
What the role requires
- Clear, reset and polish tables between seatings
- Run water, bread and cutlery and support servers through service
- Keep the dining room stocked and the service stations organised
- Help run food from the pass when the kitchen is slammed
- Assist with opening set-up and closing breakdown of the room
How hiring works on Waldo
- Create a venue profile and post the role with wage, schedule and neighbourhood.
- Interested candidates show up as likes — no application queue to sort.
- Swipe on the ones you want and match instantly.
- Message directly and book a trial shift.
What candidates ask about this role
Answering these directly in your posting cuts down the back-and-forth and raises your match rate.
- How long does it take to go from busser to server?
- Do bussers share in tips?
- Is bussing a good student job?
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