Jess didn't just fall into hospo, she chose it. With 10+ years in event management and the ownership of multiple wine and cocktail bars, she's got the runs on the board. Owned hospo, sold hospo, loves hospo.
She's passionate, she's hands-on, and she genuinely cares about getting her clients the right result. Her eye for detail and natural communication skills make the process feel easy, even when it's not. She picked up the 2025 Superior Service Award because that's exactly what she delivers.
When she's not closing deals, you'll find her smashing an early morning workout, checking out Auckland's latest cafe opening, or walking her dog Taco along Ponsonby Road.
Jessica Simmiss
2025 Superior Service Winner
The hospitality queen who still makes happy hour.
Jessica Simmiss's Listings
Bar / Tavern
Restaurant
Fast Food
Pizza Library Co & Library Bar in Mt Maunganui. Profits of $110,000+
Ready to live the Mt Maunganui dream!?
$149,000
Cafe (Licensed)
Bar / Tavern
Restaurant
Cabana Kitchen & Bar in Pauanui. Where Beach Life Meets Big Profits
Strong year-round local support and a thriving summer trade
$550,000
Hospitality
Vanilla Cafe in Belmont. Tasty Hospitality Site with Rent of $35,000
Belmont's beloved local coffee shop
$89,000
Bar / Tavern
CBK Bar & Kitchen Tauranga. Stone Grilled Revenue of $1,100,000+
Ready to pour profit by the pint?
$129,000
Cafe (Licensed)
Cafe (Unlicensed)
Restaurant
Bodega Deli in Ponsonby. A $300,000+ Profit Powerhouse
Auckland's premium New York-style sandwich bar
$559,000
Hospitality
Cafe (Unlicensed)
Crispy Eatery in Remuera with Red Hot Profits of $159,000+
Situated in one of Auckland’s most affluent suburbs
$225,000
Hospitality
Check out what others have to say about Jess Simmiss on Google
The process couldn’t have been any easier or more enjoyable with Jess, Jono, and the Kakapo team. I started my business from scratch and had no firsthand experience of the sales process but the team walked me through every step and answered every question I had. I would highly recommend Kakapo to anyone buying or selling a business.
Aleisha K - Vendor of Scoop Dog
The process couldn’t have been any easier or more enjoyable with Jess, Jono, and the Kakapo team. I started my business from scratch and had no firsthand experience of the sales process but the team walked me through every step and answered every question I had. I would highly recommend Kakapo to anyone buying or selling a business.
Aleisha K - Vendor of Scoop Dog
The process couldn’t have been any easier or more enjoyable with Jess, Jono, and the Kakapo team. I started my business from scratch and had no firsthand experience of the sales process but the team walked me through every step and answered every question I had. I would highly recommend Kakapo to anyone buying or selling a business.
Aleisha K - Vendor of Scoop Dog
The process couldn’t have been any easier or more enjoyable with Jess, Jono, and the Kakapo team. I started my business from scratch and had no firsthand experience of the sales process but the team walked me through every step and answered every question I had. I would highly recommend Kakapo to anyone buying or selling a business.
Aleisha K - Vendor of Scoop Dog
Testimonials
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