Breakfast and brunch service runs on a different rhythm than dinner, with earlier starts, faster table turns, and shifts that end before mid-afternoon. If you prefer finishing work while the day is still ahead of you, these Toronto restaurants are hiring servers specifically for morning and brunch service right now.
Toronto restaurants hiring breakfast and brunch servers
Sourced from Indeed Canada as of May 11, 2026. Breakfast and brunch postings fill quickly, apply early in the week for the best response rate.
Sunset Grill
Breakfast & BrunchSunset Grill at 205 Wellington Street West is a fast-paced, all-day breakfast and brunch restaurant in the heart of Toronto's Financial District. Servers run high-volume daytime service, morning through early afternoon, across a mix of weekday and weekend shifts. The Financial District location draws steady traffic from office workers, commuters, and weekend brunch guests. Pay is $17.60/hr plus tips. The team is hiring experienced servers with at least two years of restaurant experience and reliable weekend availability. Comfort with cash handling and point-of-sale systems is expected. To apply, send your resume and a cover letter to Suthesh12@gmail.com.
CONSTANTINE
CanadianCONSTANTINE is the restaurant and bar at the Anndore House Hotel on Charles Street East, a short walk south of Yonge and Bloor. The space runs two patios, a lounge, a private event room, and an open kitchen. The breakfast and brunch program is part of a broader all-day menu, giving servers daytime shifts in a boutique hotel setting. Pay starts at $17.60/hr with tip share based on revenue. Benefits are notably strong for the format: TTC Fare Assistance starting day one, a $250 annual Health Spending Account for eligible full-time staff, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and dining discounts across all six restaurants in the company group. Prior casual fine-dining experience is preferred; candidates with the right attitude are also considered.
MIA Brunch Bar
BrunchMIA Brunch Bar is a boutique brunch restaurant currently operating at Yonge and Eglinton, with a second location at Yonge and College opening soon. The menu is a focused modern North American breakfast and brunch format, limited, efficient, and built around strong service. Servers need weekend morning and brunch availability (Saturday and Sunday are core), with some Friday and Saturday evening shifts for private events. Bar, cocktail, and barista experience is a strong asset; servers are expected to prepare espresso drinks using TouchBistro POS. Pay is $17.60/hr base plus tips. The venue is actively expanding and looking for staff willing to work across both locations. Minimum two years of restaurant serving experience is required; Smart Serve certification is mandatory.
What breakfast and brunch servers earn
Breakfast service typically produces smaller per-table tips than dinner, lower average cheques and faster turns. The offset is cover volume: busy breakfast rooms turn tables four to six times in a morning shift compared to two or three at dinner. All-in earnings at high-volume brunch spots can rival casual dinner service. Base pay starts at Ontario's minimum wage of $17.60/hr. Confirm the current rate at the Ontario Ministry of Labour. For dinner-focused server roles, see our full list of Toronto restaurants hiring servers.
Frequently asked questions
What hours do breakfast servers typically work in Toronto?
Most breakfast and brunch shifts start between 6am and 8am and end by 2–3pm. Weekend brunch shifts often run slightly later starts (8–9am) and heavier volume. Some all-day venues extend into lunch service.
Do breakfast servers earn less than dinner servers?
Per table, yes, brunch cheques are smaller than dinner cheques. But high-volume breakfast rooms turn tables far more frequently, which can bring total shift earnings close to a casual dinner service. The tradeoff is earlier starts and less time per table.
Do I need Smart Serve for breakfast service?
Yes if the venue serves alcohol. Many brunch spots serve mimosas, Caesars, and other drinks, so Smart Serve is typically required. All-day breakfast spots without a liquor licence may waive it.
Are breakfast server jobs full-time or part-time?
Both. Dedicated breakfast and brunch venues often need full-time daytime staff. Hotel restaurants and all-day spots tend to mix full and part-time across their AM and PM shifts.