Hire a Food Runner in Montréal
Post your food runner 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$19 – $26/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
- Run plates from the pass to the correct table and seat position
- Check plating, garnish and temperature before food leaves the kitchen
- Communicate table status and timing between kitchen and floor
- Restock service stations and help clear and reset tables
- Answer basic guest questions about dishes as you drop them
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.
- Is food running easier to get than serving?
- What does a food runner make?
- What is the difference between a runner and an expo?
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