Built for the realities of hospitality

Hospitality staffing without panic.

A shift opened up. The event grew. Friday is suddenly busy. Epic Staff helps establishments find flexible help and gives hospitality professionals a direct way to find contracts.

Active in Greater Montreal. Availability varies by role, location and shift timing.

What brings you here?

Start with the job you need done.

A shift opened up. Fill it without restarting a hiring process.

Post the role, timing and pay range. Review interested contractor profiles, choose who fits, then manage the shift and payment in the platform.

Post a staffing need

Pick up shifts. Set your rate. Build your reputation.

Choose front- or back-of-house roles, request the rate that fits your experience and apply for contracts that work with your schedule.

Find hospitality contracts

How it works

From open shift to completed work.

The platform keeps the posting, profile review, agreed terms, time record, reviews and payment workflow connected.

Post or apply

Establishments publish what they need. Contractors browse open contracts that match their roles and availability.

Choose and confirm

Review the role, schedule, requested rate and available profile information before accepting the contract.

Work and close out

Use the app for shift communication, time records, reviews and the payment process after completed work.

Specific, not vague

What the platform actually handles.

These are product capabilities visible in Epic Staff’s current administrative and payment workflows.

  • Front- and back-of-house contract postings
  • Multiple positions, multi-day series and direct contractor invitations
  • Contractor roles, requested rates, experience and reviews
  • Multiple manager profiles for an establishment
  • Check-in, check-out and confirmed time records
  • Payment status and failed-payment follow-up
Illustrative Epic Staff contractor profile showing roles, rates and hours worked
Illustrative profile layout. Availability and profile details vary.

Hospitality roles

From dishwashers to general managers.

Role availability depends on current postings and participating contractors.

  • Servers
  • Bartenders
  • Baristas
  • Bussers
  • Food runners
  • Dishwashers
  • Prep cooks
  • Line cooks
  • Pastry cooks
  • Sous-chefs
  • Chefs
  • Event staff
  • Valets
  • General managers

Payment transparency

Know what the platform fee covers.

Contractors are not charged an Epic Staff service fee. Establishments pay a standard 25% service fee on contractor pay. Applicable GST and QST are added to Epic Staff’s fee. Contractor taxes may also apply when a contractor is registered to charge them.

Estimate an establishment total
Confirmed in the payment workflow

The service fee supports the marketplace workflow.

That includes contract posting and matching, profile review, shift administration, hours, reviews and payment tools. Promotional or special contract pricing may differ and should be shown before confirmation.

Before you download

Clear answers to the first questions.

Does Epic Staff employ contractors?

Contractors use Epic Staff to seek and accept service contracts. A person’s legal or tax status depends on the facts of the working relationship and applicable law, not on a label used on this website.

What information can an establishment review?

Profiles can include selected roles, requested rates, self-reported skill answers, experience recorded through completed contracts, peer reviews and an Epic Verified indicator where applied. Epic Verified is a platform status; Epic Staff does not publish a verification checklist or claim that every identity detail, skill, certification or work-eligibility requirement is independently verified.

When is a contractor paid?

Payment begins after completed work and confirmed time. The payment provider and financial institution affect transfer timing. Check the current timing shown in the app, and contact support if a payment is delayed or fails.

What happens if a contract is cancelled?

Timing, who cancelled and whether a contractor was already confirmed can affect the result. The current policy shown in the app and applicable user agreement govern. Contact support for emergencies or a disputed cancellation.

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Ready for the next shift?

Choose your side of the marketplace.

Download Epic Staff, create the right profile and see the current opportunities or staffing tools available to you.