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St Pierre's Sushi & Bento Bowl — Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and New Zealand’s favorite sushi destination — is currently looking for Part-time Kitchen Staff to join our team!

What We Are Looking For:

• Work Rights: Valid NZ work visa or permanent residency/citizenship.
• Availability: Work 3–5 days per week across weekdays and weekends, including early kitchen shifts starting as early as 6:00 AM, on an ongoing year-round basis (not limited to school holidays).
• Physical Capability: Comfortable handling active kitchen tasks, including lifting and moving stock at around 15–20 kg.
• Team Player: Positive attitude with a passion for delivering great customer service and supporting your teammates.
• Communication: Good English communication skills to ensure store safety and exceptional customer care.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Welcoming customers and serving high-quality St Pierre's favorites (Rolled Sushi, Chicken on Rice, Donburi bowls, and more).
• Assisting with fresh food prep, including rice cooking, ingredient assembly, and vegetable prep.
• Maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene, food safety, and store presentation.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Career Pathways: 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.
• Rewards & Bonuses: Access to store sales performance bonuses and profit-sharing scheme for long-term staff.
• Inclusive Culture: A supportive, vibrant, and diverse workplace where everyone is welcome.
• Great Perks: Generous staff lunch discounts and invitations to our legendary annual awards party!

** Please note that confirmation of an interview will be made via contact from the Store Manager for selected candidates only. 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. **

Pay: $23.95 – $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Profit sharing

Application Question(s):

• 1) Are you available to work 3–5 days per week (weekdays & weekends), including early kitchen shifts from 6:00 AM year-round, including outside school holidays? (Yes/No)
• 2) Are you physically fit and able to lift and carry items weighing around 15–20 kg? (Yes/No)
• 3) Please let us know the appropriate email address for submitting the screening question form.

Licence/Certification:

• NZ work permit (Deal Breaker) (Required)

Work Location: In person