Burger King’s coming back and it’s bringing dozens of new jobs
The Whopper is returning to Sunderland with the opening of a new drive-thru restaurant.
Sunderland hasn’t had a Burger King, and its famous Whoppers, since the city centrebranchclosedastheoldsite makes way for the new railway station.
However, the burger chain is back and they’re recruiting.
Applications are open for managerialpositions,aheadof a new branch opening at Salterfen Park, the new business parkbeingbuiltatthejunction of Ryhope Road and Salterfen Road.
Four managerial roles are being created for the restaurant, with a senior restaurant assistant manager position, two restaurant assistant manager positions, and a restaurant shift manager position currently accepting applications.
Burger King is also recruitingaround30restaurant‘crew members’,spanningbothfront ofhouseandkitchenroles,and applicationsforthesewillopen at a later date.
Those who are successful in joining the team will enjoy a variety of staff perks; from flexiblehoursandfreemealsat work,to50%offfoodanddrink for friends and family.
Jeremy Wright, people director of Burger King UK, said: “During what has been a very challengingfewyearsformany businesses,wearedelightedto be creating new job and career opportunities in the area, and
look forward to welcoming 34 new starters into the Burger Kingfamily,atournewSunderland
restaurant. We continue tobeboldandambitiousinour growth plans across both locations and job opportunities.”
Alisa3 Developments Ltd lodged a bid to transform vacant land on the former Salterfen Industrial Estate in the Ryhope ward, with city councillors backing plans in 2020.
However, the plans were not without controversy, with severallettersraisingconcerns about litter, traffic, highway safety, potential noise and the devaluation of nearby properties.
Council planners, recommending the retail proposals for approval, said the venture would regenerate a vacant parcel of land at a "prominent junction within the city".
One of the drive-thru lanes was also widened following concernsaboutqueuingtraffic spilling out onto the highway.
To apply to become part of the Burger King Sunderland team, visit: https://harri.com/ Burger-King---Sunderland-Ryhope-Road.