More jobs on offer as new Southbeach Streetfood project presses on

Blackpool’s ambitious Southbeach Streetfood project is now offering more job roles as the big opening day gets closer.

With the summer holidays looming, the team behind the project are now recruiting kitchen assistants who will be adept at operating in a busy venue.

The site is changing each week as site workers press on to get the project up and running for the summer ahead.

The new food destination, located opposite the Sandcastle Waterpark on South Shore promenade, will feature 19 converted shipping containers.

It will include food concessions ranging from Thai and Mexican to Spanish tapas and wood fired pizza, as well as offering vegetarian and gluten-free options.

There will be seating for up to 400 diners, and the venue be designed with entertainment space so it can host events and music, with screens to show big sporting occasions.

How soon will it open?

The physical preparations needed for the groundwork have taken longer than anticipated and now it looks set to launch either in late July or early August.

Those distinctive shipping containers that will form the backbone of the development are already being transformed by FBS Engineering of Poulton.

Jamie Willacy, Director of Southbeach Streetfood UK Limited, said a lot of work had been going on behind the scenes. including preparation for the mezzanine floor to be put in place.

Work is already well under way on more than half of the 19 containers, cutting out the doors and lining the insides with insulation.

Jamie said: “There has been a slight delay in the preparation to make sure everything is absolutely correct.

“We’ll definitely be up and running in time for the summer holidays.”

As well as the exotic and mouth-watering food offering, visitors can expect live music from local artists, children’s activities, dance showcases, live cookery demonstrations and a curated bar featuring beers, wines and spirits.

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Southbeach says on its social media site: “We are looking for Kitchen Assistants to join the team.

“This is not a standard pub kitchen job. We are looking for energetic people who can work in a fast-paced street food environment across a range of food concepts.

“That will include burgers, Mexican, pizza, chicken, Asian, Greek, loaded fries & more.

“What we need is reliable people who actually turn up and are able to work under pressure during busy service.

“Team players with good attitude and work ethic. Food experience is helpful but not essential. Evening/weekend availability ia preferred

“What you get: a fast-paced exciting environment with fllexible shifts available, competitive rates of pay and the opportunity to grow with a major new venue.”

Those interested can apply here: https://southbeachstreetfood.co.uk/job-opportunities/