Hi everyone! Here's what Annie from Northlink thought and learned on the Japan trip! THANK YOU ST. PIERRES FOR GIVING ME SUCH A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT JAPAN. IT WILL REMAIN AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE THROUGHOUT MY LIFE!!! During this amazing trip, we visited 5 different factories, each with their own unique and distinct company culture.... Continue Reading →

Want to know what our leading shop managers felt and learned on the Japan trip? Here are Toon from Newmarket Market Room's thoughts! This was my first trip to Japan and I was not sure what to expect with regard to their local food and culture, as in how it is different or similar to... Continue Reading →

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 →

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 →