Hire a Catering Staff in Montréal

Post your catering staff 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$18.00$26.00/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

  • Set up and break down event floor plans, tables and service stations
  • Serve plated courses, buffets and passed canapés at event pace
  • Run bar service and clear efficiently between courses
  • Load, transport and unload equipment for off-site events
  • Follow the event captain’s timing and service sequence exactly

How hiring works on Waldo

  1. Create a venue profile and post the role with wage, schedule and neighbourhood.
  2. Interested candidates show up as likes — no application queue to sort.
  3. Swipe on the ones you want and match instantly.
  4. 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.

  • Is catering a good second job?
  • Does catering pay more than restaurant service?
  • When is catering busiest in Montréal?

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