Long Term Staff Needed - St Pierres Sushi & Bento Bowl (New Plymounth Gover)

St Pierres Sushi & Bento Bowl, a 100% New Zealand owned, the largest sushi chain, is currently looking for Long Term team members to work flexibly, including weekdays and weekends.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who:

• Can commit to a long-term position of 1 year or more.
• Bright, energetic, and friendly towards both customers and staff.
• Are confident with physically demanding work for long hours, such as carrying items at around 10kg, as the role is mainly kitchen-based.
• No experience required, but previous experience in the food service or customer service industries inside / outside New Zealand is a big plus!

Work in a happy, multinational team environment – a great chance to meet people from all over the world. As our customers are mostly locals, a conversational level of English (intermediate) is required for customer service tasks.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Customer service using English.
• Kitchen duties such as rice preparation and vegetable cutting.
• Preparing/selling our main St Pierres Sushi & Bento Bowl products (e.g., Rolled Sushi, Chicken on Rice, Donburi-style bowls).
• Kitchen and store cleaning and maintenance.

Benefits of Working at St. Pierres Sushi & Bento Bowl:

• Store-specific sales bonuses.
• Profit-sharing scheme for long-term employees.
• Generous Lunch policy.
• Annual Awards Parties with great prizes.
• Long-term career development. As the largest, 100% New Zealand-owned sushi chain, we offer a stable and ideal environment for those passionate about building a rewarding career in hospitality.

** Please note that confirmation of an interview will be made via contact from the Store Manager. Due to varying circumstances such as the selection process, store operations, and staffing levels, we cannot provide an exact timeline for when the manager will contact you. We appreciate your understanding. **

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $23.50 – $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Profit sharing

Application Question(s):

• 1) Have you ever worked at St Pierre's Sushi or Bento Bowl before? If yes, please provide the store location and the name of your manager. (Yes/No)
• 2) What type of visa do you hold? (For NZ citizens or Permanent Residents (PR), please write ‘NZ citizen’ or ‘PR’.)
• 3) What is your visa expiry date? (If you are an NZ citizen or PR holder, please write ‘n.a.’)
• 4) Does your visa have any work restrictions or conditions? If yes, please specify. (If you are an NZ citizen or PR holder, please write ‘n.a.’)
• 5) Are you looking for a full-time (FT) or part-time (PT) position? Please answer 'FT' or 'PT'.
• 6) How many hours do you prefer to work per week?
• 7) Please let us know your availability for a rotating roster (Monday - Sunday, 7:00 AM–8:30 PM). If you are completely flexible, please answer 'Flexible'.
• 8) Which suburb are you currently living in?
• 9) How do you plan to commute to work on a daily basis? (e.g., car, train, bus)
• 10) Tell me about your most recent job and how long you worked there. Could you also describe any kitchen experience you gained during that time?

Education:

• NCEA Level 1 - 3 (Preferred)

Experience:

• Hospitality: 1 year (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NZ work visa or NZ citizenship? (Required)

Work Location: In person