Restaurant Manager Jobs in Montréal
Managing a Montréal room means owning the schedule, the service standard, the labour cost and the staffing pipeline at the same time. The hardest part of the job here is not service — it is keeping a full team through a market where good staff have options.
Also called: general manager, gérant, floor manager, assistant manager
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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 service, manage the floor and resolve guest issues in the moment
- Hire, onboard, schedule and retain front-of-house staff
- Control labour cost, revenue targets and daily reporting
- Manage supplier relationships, bar inventory and ordering
- Ensure compliance with Québec labour, alcohol and health regulations
Who hires for this role
- Restaurants
- Bars
- Cafés
- Hotels
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
What does a restaurant manager earn in Montréal?
Posted ranges commonly sit around $24 to $36 an hour or the salaried equivalent, with larger rooms, hotel groups and multi-unit operators at the higher end. Many packages include a performance bonus tied to revenue or labour cost.
Do restaurant managers in Québec need to speak French?
Effectively yes. You are managing a Québec workforce, dealing with CNESST obligations and serving a French-speaking public, so working French is a practical requirement for the role.
What is the biggest hiring challenge for Montréal managers?
Speed. Good hospitality candidates in this city are usually talking to several venues at once, so the venue that replies the same day tends to win. Losing a strong applicant to a slow response is the most common failure mode.
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