Northern Ireland’s hospitality sector is to receive a significant jobs boost thanks to a new investment by NI’s largest hospitality group, Beannchor.
The announcement comes as part of the ongoing expansion of the Beannchor group – which owns over 50 pubs, hotels and restaurants across Northern Ireland, including The Merchant Hotel – and will see the creation of over 40 new jobs this summer following its investment in two new ventures in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter.
A further announcement of up to 50 additional jobs is expected to follow in the autumn, with the opening of a third new venue, also in the Cathedral Quarter.
The National Grande Café Bar – due to open in early September – will be situated in the former National Bank building on High Street, while a new artisan bakery and patisserie will open in the adjacent building. An investment of over £700,000 is being made to transform the two venues.
Bill Wolsey, managing director of the Beannchor Group, said the new roles offer exciting career opportunities for the right applicants: “The creation of 42 new full –time and part-time jobs this summer and up to 50 new jobs later this year will come as good news to the hospitality industry amid ongoing job losses. These new posts, when underpinned by the ongoing staff training and development programmes offered by Beannchor, offer very strong prospects for a long-term career as part of what is one of Northern Ireland’s most exciting industries.”
The Beannchor Group has continued to grow in recent years, despite the tough economic climate, having completed a multi-million pound extension of the Merchant Hotel, opened several new pubs including Cuckoo and Tilt, and expanded its chain of Little Wing Pizzerias. Beannchor has an annual turnover of approximately £20million and directly employs 600 staff.
Beannchor are currently recruiting for a range of positions at The National Grande Café Bar including an assistant manager, supervisor, bar staff, baristas, waiting/floor staff, chefs and a kitchen porter. To apply, visit www.beannchorcareers.com