Christchurch’s #1 provider of temporary hospitality staff
Sidekicker connects thousands of Christchurch hospitality businesses with top-tier temporary bar staff, waiters and more every year.
10,000+ customers
1.5m+ shifts completed
95% fill rate
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We have thousands of Christchurch-based hospitality staff ready to go
Chef
Set up & Pack down Staff
Board Room Wait Staff
Barista
Catering Assistant
Kitchen Steward
Kitchen Hand
Bartender
F&B Attendant
Chef
$698
Set up & Pack down Staff
$411
Board Room Wait Staff
$450
Barista
$397
Catering Assistant
$420
Kitchen Steward
$512
Kitchen Hand
$540
Bartender
$476
F&B Attendant
$390
Chef
$698
Set up & Pack down Staff
$411
Board Room Wait Staff
$450
Barista
$397
Catering Assistant
$420
Kitchen Steward
$512
Kitchen Hand
$540
Bartender
$476
F&B Attendant
$390
Chef
$698
Set up & Pack down Staff
$411
Board Room Wait Staff
$450
Barista
$397
Catering Assistant
$420
Kitchen Steward
$512
Kitchen Hand
$540
Bartender
$476
F&B Attendant
$390
Qualified, productive & reliable hospitality staff
Comprehensive screening
Every Sidekick passes our rigorous screening process, including interviews, document checks, OH&S, and tailored inductions. Whether you need bar staff, wait staff or more, our process ensures you get the best of the best.
Staff profiles drive accountability
Unlike traditional hospitality staffing agencies in Christchurch, you have the power to choose who works for you. Our Sidekicks are rated and reviewed after each shift, with their reliability score and hospitality experience displayed on their profiles.
Talent pools drive retention
Put your favourite Sidekicks in talent pools and send shifts directly to them so you see the same faces over and over.
Quick and simple to use
Industry-leading fill rates
Looking to quickly hire a temporary waiter? No problem! Make a request at any time of day or night, and it is instantly sent to available Sidekicks, making our fill rates faster than traditional hospitality staffing agencies in Christchurch.
You’re in control
Choose to select Sidekicks from available hospitality staff or have our system do it for you.
We’re there every step of the way
Our 24/7, 365-day local support team is there to support you, whenever you need it.
Pay less for more
Save 30% on hospitality staffing fees
Unlike regular Christchurch-based hospitality staffing agencies, we don’t operate a branch network or require recruiters to meet all your needs. Our commitment to innovation allows us to pass cost savings on to you.
Set the rates you want to pay
Our pricing engine allows you to control what you’re paying for your hospitality staff.
Improved compliance
Digital compliance systems give you security that your hospitality staff are qualified, safe to work, and being paid correctly.
Gain access to skills tested Sidekicks, like the ones below!
Great service with staff being presentable and right fit for the position. It’s is a very user friendly platform for making requests, assigning staff and sending through timesheets.
Sidekicker services businesses in a growing number of cities across New Zealand
Don’t take our word for it
Sidekicker helps local Christchurch hospitality businesses deal with the ever-changing demands for staff by combining a high-quality workforce, with powerful tooling, real-time data, and insights.
We love using Sidekicker. We’re able to quickly hire staff of a high calibre with transparency and ease.
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We highly recommend it for any hospitality business needing an extra set of hands or to fill gaps in their roster.
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We can get experienced staff and control the pay rates ourselves. It allows us to scale up our team when we need it.
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Case studies
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer a permanent hire option?
Yes, our smarthire product allows you to try out Sidekicks and offer a permanent role at significant reductions compared to traditional temporary staffing agencies.
Can you work with large complex workforces?
Yes! Sidekicker works with some of the largest businesses in the industry. We can customise our delivery and platform to suit your needs whether it be for 20 Sidekicks or 200.
How do you pre-screen staff?
All temporary staff are screened by our specialist onboarding team and must create a detailed profile listing their experience and any certifications. Unlike a traditional temporary staffing agency you are able to see all of this information before accepting them onto your premise.
How does pricing work?
Sidekicker charges a service fee on top of the hourly rate to the worker, superannuation and other statutory charges. Pricing is clearly stated before you submit your booking request.If you have large or recurring needs we can offer custom pricing. We often find we can save our customers up to 30% compared to traditional temporary staffing agencies.