In this weeks episode, Kyle sits down with D.J. Costantino to discuss insights from the 7Shifts 2025 Restaurant Workforce Report. D.J. Costantino is a writer, marketer, and podcast host based in Atlanta, Georgia. D.J. is currently a content marketer for 7shifts, a restaurant software company, where he writes for the company blog and hosts the in-house Pre-Shift Podcast. The Pre-Shift features guests from all across the restaurant industry and has been streamed more than 60,000 times since 2021. DJ is a journalist by trade, and has written extensively about the restaurant industry for a decade.They explore the challenges faced by restaurant managers, the importance of flexible scheduling, and the impact of wage differences across regions. The discussion also touches on the evolving landscape of tipping and how restaurants are adapting to changing consumer preferences. In this conversation, Kyle Inserra and D.J. Costantino discuss the evolving landscape of the restaurant industry, focusing on the impact of rising costs, the shift towards smaller restaurant footprints, and the critical importance of employee benefits and retention strategies. They emphasize the need for restaurant owners to engage with their staff, understand their needs, and adapt to changing market dynamics to thrive in the future.
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