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Playground

Premier poker room and gaming destination

Busser

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Montreal, QC, Canada
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityDining, Bar & Counter Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and French.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Physical ability to carry items weighing 25 pounds or more and stand for long periods.
  • Ability to multitask and remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.
  • Availability to work various shifts, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Responsibilities
  • Assist and support the team of waiters.
  • Clear, clean, and reset tables.
  • Keep all workstations clean and stocked.
  • Keep all dining areas clean and presentable.
  • Prepare the dining room for service.
  • Assist and support servers during service.
  • Close the dining room for service.
  • Clean and restock stations, including bringing clean glasses to the bar.
  • Assist with putting stock away.
  • Assist with retrieving stock.
  • Empty garbage and recycling bins.
  • Deliver dishes to guests at the appropriate tables and seats under the supervision of the food expeditor.

About the company

Playground is a gaming and entertainment destination near Montreal with a 44-table poker room that hosts daily cash games and tournaments, including events like the World Poker Tour and WSOP Circuit. The venue also has over 1,100 gaming machines and electronic table games, plus dining and lounges such as The Rail and Drunken Dragon. It stands out for housing two of the largest Bad Beat Jackpots in poker history and for regularly attracting high-stakes players and spectators through major events. Its goal is to offer top-tier poker action, big jackpots, and a comprehensive entertainment experience for players and guests.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Canada

Founded

2010

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What believers are saying

  • Playground added three WSOP Circuit stops in 2026, deepening year-round event volume.
  • The January 2026 bad-beat jackpot hit CA$758,785, reinforcing player excitement and traffic.
  • Irish Poker Open satellites with Dusk Till Dawn widen international reach and acquisition channels.

What critics are saying

  • Auditor Jones & O’Connell raised going-concern doubt on April 29, 2026.
  • Playground Ventures adopted semi-annual reporting in May 2026, signaling reporting-cost pressure and strain.
  • If WSOP traffic softens after 2026, Playground’s tournament-led demand concentration becomes existential.

What makes Playground unique

  • Playground Poker Club in Kahnawake won exclusive WSOP partnership expansion in 2026.
  • Its Montreal venue hosts Canada’s first WSOP Super Circuit, with CA$10 million Main Event.
  • Playground’s online qualification through GGPoker Ontario reaches players across Ontario and Canada.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Employee Discounts
  • Training Programs
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Company Social Events
  • Paid Vacation
  • Gym Membership
  • Meal Benefits

Company News

PokerListings
Feb 12th, 2024
Live and Online Satellites to the Irish Poker Open

"We are thrilled to partner with Dusk Till Dawn and Playground, offering players diverse avenues to participate in the Irish Open.

pokerfuse
Aug 11th, 2021
GGPoker partners with Playground Casino

GGPoker is expanding its network further, announcing a partnership with the Playground Poker Club to host its online poker room.