SkyCity has used its bulk buying power to provide pantry staples to staff members at wholesale cost to help manage the rising living expenses. The 'convenience store' saw over 500 products sold to staff members over its first three days, exceeding management expectations.
SkyCity estimates that staff would save $2800 per year buying milk, bread and eggs from the in-house store. It is currently open to the 2000 Auckland staff members, with plans for similar facilities at the SkyCity Hamilton and Queenstown sites soon.
The company will also offer staff pre-made family meals from the restaurant kitchen, for which they will only have to pay for the ingredients.
"In times like this where everything is so expensive, it is a real game changer for our staff. I buy a lot of our pallet deals and specials from suppliers, and I wanted to be able to bring it in and share with the team," said Lee Sugiandi, Sky City Executive Chef, to Stuff.
