Dishwasher Jobs in Montréal
Dishwashing is the most available hospitality job in Montréal and the one with the shortest path from applying to working. No experience is required, most kitchens are hiring, and a dishwasher who never misses a shift is often the first person offered a prep or line spot.
Also called: plongeur, dish pit, kitchen porter, steward
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What it pays in Montréal
Québec minimum wage is $16.60 an hour, and $13.30 an hour for employees who receive tips, in effect since May 1, 2026.
What the job involves
- Run the dish machine and hand-wash pots, pans and service ware
- Keep the pit organised so clean plates never run out mid-service
- Take out garbage, recycling and compost and break down boxes
- Handle deep cleaning, floors, hoods and closing tasks
- Help with basic prep when the pit is under control
Who hires for this role
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Bakeries
- Cafés
How hiring works on Waldo
- Create your profile once — experience, availability, roles and neighbourhoods.
- Swipe through real openings that match what you asked for.
- When the venue swipes back, a chat opens automatically.
- Arrange a trial shift or interview directly in the conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need experience or French to work in a dish pit?
Usually neither. Dishwashing is the most accessible job in the industry, and Montréal kitchens routinely hire people with no restaurant background and limited French because the role is not customer-facing. Reliability matters far more than any qualification.
Can dishwashing lead to a cooking job?
Frequently, and quickly. Chefs promote from the pit constantly because they already know your work ethic. Ask to help with prep during slow periods and make it obvious you want to learn — that is generally all it takes to be first in line for the next opening.
What do dishwashers get paid in Montréal?
Most postings sit between the Québec minimum wage of $16.60 and about $20 an hour, with the higher end at busy or late-night kitchens. Many restaurants also include a share of the tip pool for back of house, plus a staff meal on shift.
Where this role is hiring
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