The shop managers who went to Japan are here to tell us what they thought and learned. Check out Yohanes' writeup! Japan Trip: 29-09-2023 to 05-10-2023 It starts from here! The flight from Auckland to Tokyo took 10 hours 6 minutes. After another two hours, finally we are at the hotel where we stay during... Continue Reading →
Welcome back! Here are Toon and Yohanes – the other two trip participants – talking about what they want to see in Japan – check it out! Toon (Market Room, Auckland) I have worked for St. Pierre’s since 2010 and been Market Room manager since late 2022. I love Japanese food culture and the food... Continue Reading →
Welcome back! Here are two of the shop managers talking about what they want to see in Japan – check it out! Annie (Northlink, Christchurch) I have worked for St. Pierre’s since 2014 and been Northlink shop partners since mid 2020 – but I’ve never been to Japan! I’m looking for inspiration about new ingredients,... Continue Reading →
Hey everyone! Have you heard? This Friday 29th September, we’re taking four managers on a one-week trip to Japan! Read on to find out who is going and what experiences they’ll have! In July, 21 management team members applied, and after careful evaluation, the People & Partnership Dept. selected: Annie (Northlink, Christchurch) Crystal (Karaka, Auckland)... Continue Reading →
Welcome everyone. Recently, we opened our latest new shop, in Timaru! Shop partner Danny discovering sushi fans in South Canterbury Director Costa getting to know the locals! Timaru is a historic port city in South Canterbury, about two hours drive south of Christchurch. It’s a vibrant community and the focus of a fertile agricultural area,... Continue Reading →
Welcome! This week, our new shop in Timaru is opening, but on 14 June, we opened our first new shop of 2023. The sushi giveaway in full swing Customers wanted more than just the freebies! We’re now open in Ruakura, a fast-growing area on Hamilton’s eastern fringe. Previously known for the University of Waikato and... Continue Reading →
On Tuesday 11th July, we held the Sushi Master Competition grand final at Ponsonby. Check out our staff’s amazing speed and creativity! Staff competed to create their own unique sushi, as well as roll the best classic chicken avocado roll like in the semis. 30 staff competed, flying in from as far away as Christchurch,... Continue Reading →
This Tuesday, the Sushi Master Competition hit Oteha Valley on Auckland’s North Shore on Tuesday 4th July at 5PM. Check out the great pictures and videos!This was the last semi-final before the national finals at Ponsonby, 5PM on 11 July. Over 30 staff will compete, some flying in from all over NZ, and everyone is... Continue Reading →
This Tuesday, the Sushi Master Competition hit Ponsonby in central Auckland. Check out the great pictures and videos!Next week is the last semi-final at Oteha Valley on Tuesday 4th July at 5PM – if you’re in Auckland and think you roll great sushi, get in touch with Zoe!And don’t forget the national finals back at... Continue Reading →
