Kibbi, Canada's NEWEST Foodservice & Hospitality Job Board

In this episode of The Late Night Restaurant Show, Jay Ashton dives into the future of restaurant hiring with the dynamic and driven HP, the founder of Kibbi. While Dominic enjoys some much-needed R&R in the Caribbean, Jay holds down the fort and guides us through an eye-opening discussion about solving one of the industry's biggest headaches: finding reliable local talent.
HP shares the inspiring story behind Kibbi, a platform designed to bridge the gap between job seekers especially newcomers and local hospitality businesses. From humble beginnings during Calgary’s lockdown to empowering over 40,000 job seekers, Kibbi is revolutionizing how small and medium-sized restaurants recruit talent.
Key highlights of the show:

• How Kibbi helps restaurants find local talent with ease, bypassing the clutter of traditional job boards.

• The importance of community-driven hiring and how proximity impacts retention and reliability.

• The seamless integration of multilingual support and mobile-first job alerts, tailored for both newcomers and Gen Z applicants.

• Kibbi's innovative job board partnership with Canada’s Restaurant Guy connects operators directly with talent through the show’s community.

This episode isn’t just about tech-it’s about heart, hustle, and closing the labour gap in a way that builds stronger communities. If you're in the restaurant industry, this is a must-listen (and must-watch!) to see how you can transform your hiring process.