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The Late Night Restaurant Podcast Show

Ashton Media
Leadership
Restaurant Industry
Hospitality Industry
Burnt Chef Project
Local Search
Artificial Intelligence
Emotional Resilience
Turnover
Spec Tank
Labor Costs
Recruiting
Restaurant Rebellion
Google
America's Best Restaurants
North Water
Salt Lake City
Push Operations
Emotional Intelligence
Bar Business
Hospitality

Welcome to "The Late Night Restaurant Podcast" with Canada’s Restaurant Guy & Domenic Pedulla. The ultimate podcast for those who live and breathe the restaurant industry. Hosted by Canada’s Restaurant Guy & Domenic Pedulla we dive into the real conversations shaping food and hospitality today. Shot LIVE | Unfiltered & Real Each episode tackles the biggest issues in restaurants, labour, digital ma... more

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In this episode of the podcast, hosts Dom and Jay sit down with Jane and Shell from Autech Canada to discuss the fascinating world of automated sushi machines. Originating from the engineers at Audio-Technical in Japan—yes, the same company famous fo... more

With a projected 4,000 restaurants facing closure across Canada this year alone, the hospitality industry has officially reached its structural breaking point. Profit margins are at an all-time low, menu prices are pushed to the absolute limit, and t... more

Ask any operator how the current economic climate handles their bottom line, and you’ll likely hear a chorus of complaints about inflation, dwindling consumer confidence, and paper-thin margins. But according to our latest guest, it’s time for a majo... more

With inflation soaring and skyrocketing operational costs squeezing the hospitality industry from every angle, independent operators are facing a harsh reality: roughly 40% of restaurants in regions like Quebec are currently operating without profita... more

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Dave Auger
From Pulse Eighty-Six, Ontario dealer for Androbar; consultant helping bars modernize liquor control systems
Pulse Eighty-Six / Androbar
Episode: Stopping the Pour: How Smart Tech is Saving Bars 15-20% in Hidden Losses
Sara Westbrook
Speaker on emotional resilience and mindset, specializes in emotional resilience and emotional intelligence
Speaker/Consultant
Episode: When Emotions Run the Kitchen: Building Resilience in Restaurants
Rob Hood
Ambassador for Burnt Chef Project in hospitality
Burnt Chef Project
Episode: Mental Health in Hospitality, The Conversation We Avoid
Tom Mitchell
President, Burnt Chef Project North America; Ambassador in Canada
Burnt Chef Project
Episode: Mental Health in Hospitality, The Conversation We Avoid
Laura Durrell
Leadership expert, author of The Great Resignation
Independent author/consultant specializing in restaurant leadership
Episode: Laura Durrell - Leadership with restaurants.
Robin O'Grady
Health coach focusing on hospitality leaders' wellbeing
Calgary-based health advocate for leaders
Episode: Robin O'Grady on Why Hospitality Leaders Can't Afford to Wait
Sheila Musgrove
Founder of Tag Recruitment
Tag Recruitment (Calgary)
Episode: It’s a hiring problem with Sheila Musgrove
Mickey Pendergast
Consultant with Schooley Mitchell Calgary
Schooley Mitchell Calgary
Episode: The Hidden Costs Killing Your Restaurant
Mike Engaro
Co-owner and CEO of San Pedro Fish Market; CEO of Kings of Fish Media
San Pedro Fish Market / Kings of Fish Media
Episode: Building a $20M Restaurant Against the Odds

Hosts

Jay
Host of The Late Night Restaurant Show / The Late Night Restaurant Podcast Show
Domenic Pedulla
Host (Dom) of The Late Night Restaurant Show / The Late Night Restaurant Podcast Show

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
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    Great Job Jay and Canada

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    United States6 years ago

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Fresh, practical insights for operators and managers.
Honest conversations with experts and vendors.
Great mix of ROI-focused tech and people-first leadership.

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#46
Saudi Arabia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#139
Austria/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#176
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Stop Bleeding Hours on Scheduling: How Pivot Cuts 15 Hours to One
Q: What inspired Pivot to start, and how did you approach building a system tailored for restaurants?
We came from the industry and saw how painful scheduling and admin tasks could be; the idea was to press a button and have those tasks done, while ensuring the solution could talk to existing systems without forcing a full overhaul.
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Q: What is the one piece of advice you would give to restaurants overwhelmed by tech options?
Focus on identifying a real, daily pain in your operation, talk to several providers to understand how their solution would actually change your workflow, and start with a simple forecast for the day before advancing to shift or menu-item level planning.
How Brooks Kirchheimer Built a People-First Restaurant Empire in Utah
Q: What does a 'people-first' philosophy look like in day-to-day operations?
Providing tangible benefits (healthcare, 401k, meals), making decisions with staff input, celebrating staff achievements, and embedding opportunities for growth and recognition into daily work.
How Brooks Kirchheimer Built a People-First Restaurant Empire in Utah
Q: How did you transition from working in Montage properties to building your own restaurant group in Utah?
A mix of learning from high-end operations, recognizing where you can make an impact locally, and deciding to put people first to create a sustainable, community-focused business.
Most restaurants are chasing the wrong thing -
Q: Can you describe what Menu Matters does and how long you've been in the industry?
Maeve and Mike describe starting Menu Matters a decade ago to explain not just what trends exist, but why they matter and how data can illuminate consumer behavior in food service.

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The show centers on pragmatic, real-world issues facing the restaurant and hospitality industry, including profitability, labor, leadership, health, and regulatory policy. Episodes frequently feature practitioners, advocates, and vendors who share actionable strategies—ranging from cost control and tech-enabled operations to leadership development, wellness, and regulatory insights—often paired with lively, candid host banter. A notable strength is its mix of hands-on operations talk, risk and ROI discussions for tech and services, and industry-wide perspectives from advocates and authorities, making it a practical listen for operators, managers, and sponsors aiming to reach restaurant professionals.

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