# Hire event servers Toronto — GigMe

Canonical page: https://www.gigme.ca/event-servers-toronto

Hire event servers and waitstaff in Toronto for parties, banquets and corporate events. Hosts can require Smart Serve on alcohol-service gigs. Book through the GigMe app.

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## Certification

In Ontario, alcohol service requires Smart Serve. Hosts can require Smart Serve certification on any waitstaff or alcohol-service gig. Workers do not need it just to join GigMe.

## Rates

Ontario minimum wage: $17.95/hr as of October 1, 2026. Hosts set the rate. Platform-wide typical GigMe rates are often around $21–$23/hr.

## FAQ

**How do I hire event servers in Toronto on GigMe?** Create a host account in the GigMe app and post a waitstaff or server gig with date, location, hours, and rate. Applicants apply; you review ratings and hire who you want.

**Do waitstaff in Toronto need Smart Serve?** Ontario requires Smart Serve for anyone serving alcohol at a licensed event. Hosts can require Smart Serve certification when they post a waitstaff or alcohol-service gig. Workers do not need Smart Serve just to join GigMe.

**How many servers do I need for a party? (rule of thumb)** As a general planning guideline — not a GigMe statistic — many hosts start around one server per 10–15 seated guests for plated service, or one per 20–25 for lighter cocktail-style service. Adjust for menu complexity, tray passing, and venue layout.