Meet the Crew: Summer

SHIFT MANAGER | WHANGAREI

Having a chance to be a part of the opening crew for Whangarei was an opportunity that Summer couldn't wait to be a part of. From visiting her local New Plymouth store and loving the vibe to being the Shift Manager at our Whangarei store. She's got a passion for the brand and is working hard to keep the store running smoothly since opening in 2021. Summer proves herself time and time again, by always putting the customers first, and loves serving our beautiful burgers to customers. The ultimate result? When she knows she's sent customers away with a positive experience.

‍

How did you first get involved with BurgerFuel?

I would often visit my local BurgerFuel in New Plymouth. I loved the whole vibe from the moment I walked in so when I saw the ad available for a brand-new store here in Whangarei I applied straight away! 

‍

What was the thing that attracted you the most to BurgerFuel?

The feeling I felt while being in the store was always positive, something I’ve never experienced in the food industry before. Also, the burgers, BurgerFuel can create a burger for anyone even the pickiest eaters like me! 

‍

What do you tell your mates and family about BurgerFuel, what are the perks and best parts of being part of the store staff? The lifelong friendships we make with our team, everyone being so close and working together as an amazing team! Making great food and giving amazing service 

‍

What motivates and makes you proud to represent the BurgerFuel brand?

Making customers happy with our beautiful burgers! It makes me happy knowing we send people away with a great experience in our store and hearing all the positive feedback we receive 

‍

What is one of the greatest opportunities BurgerFuel has given you?

The opportunity to open a brand-new store! Something I’ve never experienced before. It was a lot of fun (in between the sweat and tears lol). It’s a great feeling knowing that I’ve been working for BurgerFuel Whangarei since we opened the doors, knowing how hard we all worked to get where we are is amazing 

‍

What is one thing you would say to any potential individual who is looking to work at BurgerFuel?

Do it, you definitely won’t regret it! It you’re looking for a workplace with great people and a even greater atmosphere, there’s nothing you have to lose 

‍

Dean Humm - BurgerFuel Whangārei Franchisee

‍

“Summer has been with us from before we opened. Summer and other managers sacrificed a lot before we kicked off this crazy journey. She came down to Auckland with me and the others, and spent weeks away from her family. Staying with strangers and training in Westgate. Summer brought a massive skill set with her after her years in Macca’s and then learning the BF way from the team at Westgate. So, when we opened, she really hit the ground running. 

‍

No one expected the madness that followed with the opening of our store. But Summer took it all in her stride, and just smashed it. After things settled down Summer came into her own as a shift manager, and reply helped me out. We were doing crazy numbers and she came to me offering a crazy early start to get the prep done and has been instrumental in this ever since. A massive help in training other shift managers and staff alike in prep and making sure we are ready to rock n roll every morning. All while still running shifts. 

‍

My kids come in on a Saturday morning to help out with prep and the setup (so I can actually spend a bit of time with them). Summer has been amazing with them. Showing how to do everything and making them feel part of the team. 

‍

Summer continues to grow and really helps me in the day to day running of the store. “

‍

WORK WITH ME button: https://www.burgerfuel.com/nz/my-bf/positions-available

‍