A NEW Burger King restaurant is set to open, creating 40 new jobs.

The restaurant chain has announced it will open a brand-new restaurant in Whitley.

Found in Whiteley Shopping Park, the new Burger King will bring 40 new jobs to the local area and recruitment is now open.

There are five managerial roles being created for the restaurant including a senior assistant manager, two assistant managers and two shift managers.

Burger King is also recruiting 35 restaurant crew members, spanning both front-of-house and kitchen roles.

Jeremy Wright, people director of Burger King, said: “During what has been a very challenging few years for many businesses, we are delighted to be creating new job and career opportunities in the area, and look forward to welcoming 40 new starters into the Burger King family, at our new Whiteley restaurant.

“We continue to be bold and ambitious in our growth plans across both locations and job opportunities.”

To find out more about how to apply, visit www.harri.com/burger-king-whiteley.

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