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Brian “Soot” Wallace, left, got a job at Domino’s after franchisee Rishi Sharma spotted him using a discarded pizza box to ask for change.
Domino’s franchisee Rishi Sharma was on his way to work when he saw a man using a discarded pizza box to ask for change.
Now they work together.
Sharma, who owns several Domino’s stores, crossed paths with Brian “Sooty” Wallace on his way to work at the Lower Hutt store late last month.
Wallace caught their attention as he used the back of a discarded Domino’s pizza box to ask passersby in Kings Crescent if they had any change.
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Stopping to offer Wallace coffee and a hot meal, Sharma learned that he had lost his job due to Covid-19 and was homeless.
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Wallace and his makeshift sign.
Moved by his story and his “overwhelmingly positive attitude,” Sharma offered Wallace a job on the spot.
Excited about the job opportunity, Wallace arrived early for his first shift at Domino’s Lower Hutt two days later, Sharma said.
“I offered him a position as a Domino’s broker, which is an incredibly important role in helping to attract new and existing customers to the store by offering a delicious deal.
“On his first shift, I trained him on all the basics of the swing approach, including where to stand outside the tent and how to hold the board safely.”
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Wallace “tackling wobble” outside Domino’s Lower Hutt.
Wallace learned quickly and had acquired all the skills by the end of his shift, Sharma said.
Since then he has had three more shifts in the store where he went “from strength to strength.”
“As a quick and eager learner, we will continue to train Soot in more areas of store operations, including how to take orders and make and bake perfect pizzas.”
Wallace said he felt “very lucky” for the opportunity to work at Domino’s.
“At the end of the day, I am happy to work and enjoy every minute.”
Sharma considered himself lucky to be part of a business that gave him the opportunity to help others.
“In 48 hours I was able to help a man go from being unemployed to having a job, giving him a simple but life-changing opportunity.
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“While pizza is my passion, what I love most is the people side of the business; Being able to help my community and watching my team members grow and develop is one of the most rewarding things I have ever experienced.
“At the end of the day, I think the world is full of nice people. But if you can’t find one, go ahead. “
