It was a sad day in Sunderland when Burger King announced the shock closure of its city center branch, selflessly making way for a brand new updated Sunderland station that surrounded the fast food restaurant itself .
However, locals can once again rejoice with enthusiasm after news of the King’s return – not only bringing back a menu filled to the brim with tasty food, but also bringing jobs to Sunderland.
Vacancies have been posted by the franchise, with a total of 34 vacancies at their brand new Salterfen Park outlet, which is currently under construction between Ryhope and the always busy Salterfen Road.
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Four management positions are being created for the restaurant, with a Senior Assistant Restaurant Manager position, two Assistant Restaurant Manager positions and a Restaurant Shift Manager position currently accepting applications.
Burger King is also recruiting around 30 restaurant crew members, spanning both dining and kitchen roles, with applications for these opening at a later date.
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Those who successfully join the team will enjoy a variety of staff benefits – from flexible hours and free meals at work, to 50% off food and drink for friends and family.
People Director of Burger King UK, Jeremy Wright, said: “During these very challenging few years for many businesses, we are thrilled to create new employment and career opportunities in the region, and we look forward to welcoming 34 new entrants to the Burger King family. , in our new Sunderland restaurant. .
“We continue to be bold and ambitious in our plans for growth across sites and employment opportunities.”
Alisa3 Developments Ltd has submitted a bid to convert vacant land on the former industrial area of Salterfen into the Ryhope district in 2020, as the site had previously been vacant for several years. Soon after, councilors backed new plans for a commercial development which is expected to create around 83 jobs.
However, the plans have not been without controversy, with several letters raising concerns about litter, traffic, road safety, potential noise and devaluation of nearby properties.
One of the drive-thru lanes has also been widened following concerns about queuing traffic spilling onto the freeway during rush hour.
As it stands, the closest Burger King outlets to Sunderland are at White Mare Pool in Gateshead and Washington Services in Chester-le-Street.
For more information on careers at Burger King UK and how to apply to join Sunderland’s new squad, please visit: https://harri.com/Burger-King—Sunderland-Ryhope-Road .
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