Zomato says it is bringing its Cashless service to NZ. It would mean diners can pay for their meal at a restaurant via an app on their smartphones.

Accidentally leaving the wallet at home will soon no longer be an issue for restaurant-goers.

Global restaurant search and discovery app Zomato has announced it will be launching its Cashless payment services in New Zealand, with an added bonus for job seekers in the form of 100 new positions in the company.

The payment system will store users' credit cards on their mobile devices and customers can request the restaurant to charge them for the meal via the app.

Zomato New Zealand country manager Kirsty Cardy said the company saw a need for the service based on user and merchant feedback.

"Our focus has always been on making dining experiences more convenient and we are certain that the in-app Cashless payments feature is going to change the way people dine in New Zealand," she said.

"Settling your bill is a 10-15 minute process today, and Zomato seeks to cut that time down to just a few seconds. These new services are set to position Zomato as the key platform for restaurants and consumers in New Zealand."

As a result of the introduction of the new payment service, the company is also looking to hire 100 people in the next two months to add to the exisiting staff of about 40.

These new roles will include three senior managers, entry level to sales management and support staff, processing, and a content team.

The company is holding an open recruitment day at their offices on July 11, inviting candidates from all levels to come down with their CV and apply for the open positions.

Zomato was founded by Deepinder Goyal and Pankaj Chaddah in 2008 and is now worth US$1 billion (NZ$1.51bn).

Headquartered in India, Zomato has a presence in 22 countries, with 700,000 unique users in New Zealand.