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£25m Newcastle Eldon Square revamp proves hotspot for city centre hospitality jobs

Over 150 new hospitality jobs have been created in Newcastle city centre, as the first restaurants at intu Eldon Square’s £25m dining quarter are now opening.

Four operators, George’s Great British Kitchen, Bella Italia, Giraffe and ASK Italian, are the first of 20 operators launching, with further employment opportunities set to quickly follow.

Reconfiguring 80,000sq.ft. of retail space in the shopping centre, intu’s revamped Grey’s Quarter aims to bolster city centre dining options with an array of cuisines in a family-friendly environment.

After Bella Italia announced 35 positions have been filled earlier this week, Giraffe has created 36 new jobs, Ask Italian 30 and George’s Great British Kitchen adding a further 60 hires.

Phil Steele, general manager of intu Eldon Square, said:“ Grey Street has received the accolade of being voted ‘The most beautiful street in Britain’, following its fabulous restoration by the Grainger Town Project.

“It’s fitting that this new development has received such a significant investment from intu and our partners as this will be a fantastic addition, architecturally, socially and economically, to both intu Eldon Square and Newcastle City Centre.

“We look forward to welcoming all of our new arrivals during the autumn period.”

Andrew Constantinou, managing director of George’s Great British Kitchen, said: “We have been absolutely overwhelmed over the past few months by the excitement and interest in George’s Great British Kitchen, shown by the people of Newcastle! I

“We are so pleased to now welcome everyone to our new home to enjoy seaside shenanigans in the heart of the city.”

Tom Crowley, Giraffe’s managing director, added: “We are very excited to be opening Giraffe in Newcastle ’s flourishing intu Eldon Square , sharing our passion for world cuisine with the community.”

ASK Italian’s managing director, Harry Heeley, commented: “We’re really excited to be part of Grey’s Quarter at intu Eldon Square and look forward to bringing the ASK Italian recipe of delicious dishes, warm service and fresh design – all inspired by the best of Italy to busy Newcastle shoppers this Autumn.”

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