A better way to hire temporary hospitality staff
Sidekicker matches thousands of hotels, catering companies, venues, sporting clubs and more to thousands of temporary hospitality staff every year.
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Qualified, productive & reliable workers
Comprehensive screening
Every Sidekick passes our rigorous screening process including interviews, document checks, OH&S and tailored inductions
Worker profiles drive accountability
Workers are rated and reviewed after every shift. You can see their reliability score on their profile and staff are incentivised to perform on every shift. Unlike traditional hospitality agencies in New Zealand you choose who works in your business.
Talent pools drive retention
Drive retention and continuity of your favourite workers – customers have increased retention by as much as 70%.
Quick and simple to use
Industry leading fill rates
Make a request at any time of day or night and it is instantly sent to available Sidekicks, making our fill rates faster than other staffing providers.
You’re in control
Choose to select Sidekicks from available workers 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 agency fees
Unlike a traditional hospitality agency in New Zealand we don’t have a branch network or require recruiters to fill all your requests. Our investment in innovation allows us to pass on cost savings to you.
Set the rates you want to pay
Our pricing engine allows you to control what workers are paid above the modern awards.
Improved compliance
Digital compliance systems give you security that everyone who works for you is qualified, safe to work and being paid correctly.
Gain access to skills tested Sidekicks, like the ones below!
Sidekicker is a really easy and cost-effective tool that allows us to utilise and hire ready-to-work casual staff quickly and at the touch of a button.
Takina
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Don’t take our word for it
Sidekicker helps companies 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.
Holiday Inn
We highly recommend it for any hospitality business needing an extra set of hands or to fill gaps in their roster.
VYZ
We can get experienced staff and control the pay rates ourselves. It allows us to scale up our team when we need it.
Fernz Catering
Case studies
Frequently asked questions
Where does Sidekicker operate
Sidekicker is headquartered in Melbourne and operates across ANZ. We connect businesses to temporary staff in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth, Adelaide, Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
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.
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.
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 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.