COVID-19: Hot Bread Kitchen Suva Launches New Service
Hot Bread Kitchen launched its home delivery service yesterday, which will be carried out in the main Suva area.
Sunday 05 April 2020 | 10:26
Hot Bread Kitchen outlet in Butt Street, Suva. Photo: Kelera Sovasiga.
Hot Bread Kitchen launched its home delivery service yesterday, which will be carried out in the main Suva area.
However, customers are urged to order a day in advance, said company legal and public relations consultant Sainiana Radrodro.
The move follows deliberations over how Hot Bread Kitchen was to continue its services to those that did not wish to leave the safety of their own homes, for their favourite pastries and bread.
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Mrs Radrodro said for home deliveries, people need to order before 3pm the day before.
“They have to place an order before 3pm the day before for our workers to prepare and deliver.
“Deliveries normally take place the next day at midday.
“If your purchase is $50 or more, there will be no additional charges.
“We charge a $1 fee for purchases below $50 in order to cover transport costs.
“Roasted chicken and garlic bread, cakes and pies and bread are popular orders,” she said.
Delivery for the Western division is being considered, Mrs Radrodro said.
“If the Lautoka outlets re-opens, there would still be some concerns by the general population about accessibility to public areas.
“But the management and board members will have to decide on this.
“We have experienced some down time in business as people as being cautious because of the curfew hours.
Operating hours
Some Hot Bread Kitchen outlets around the country have reduced operating hours because of the curfew.
In terms of staffing, no one has been laid off.
However, workers have been advised by the company to take their remaining leave.
Mrs Radrodro said at the moment people are still receiving normal pay as management have met over this.
“There has been discussion for store managers to rotate staff.”
Payment method
Although cash payment is still used, Hot Bread Kitchen is looking to also introduce EFTPOS machines for home deliveries.
“Our business has been hit before, we have been robbed before during home deliveries.
“So we are trialing this again,” she said.
For orders, customers can call 7771753 or 7771794.
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