Hire a Server in Montréal
Post your server 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 – $18.00/hour
Realistic with tips$22 – $32/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
- Greet and seat guests, take orders and run the floor for an assigned section
- Know the menu, the specials and the allergen list well enough to answer questions
- Fire and time courses with the kitchen and the expo pass
- Upsell wine, cocktails and dessert without being pushy
- Handle payment, split bills and close out the section at the end of service
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.
- Do I need experience to get a serving job in Montréal?
- Do servers in Montréal need to speak French?
- How much do servers actually make in Montréal?
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