A BURGER chain is opening a brand new store in Durham City - and is already recruiting for a number of roles.

The Burger Priest is set to open a restaurant within the recently-developed, The Riverwalk in the city centre. 

The chain, which also has a restaurant at the Arnison Centre and several across the UK, has confirmed it is moving into the vacant unit later this year.

It comes as a number of new food and drink venues have already opened, or are preparing to open, in the city once restrictions are lifted.

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On social media, bosses at The Burger Priest teased the opening as it confirmed the new store: "Now in 2021 we push on with yet another exciting new store Durham Riverwalk - we’ll keep you updated."

Meanwhile at the site of the new restaurant, temporary signs have gone up saying it is now recruiting for a number of jobs. 

Stewart Forsyth, Development Director at Clearbell Capital, said: “We are pleased to be welcoming the Burger Priest to the Riverwalk this year, providing high-quality, delicious food for customers to enjoy.

"We look forward to open our doors to diners soon, and remain confident that the Riverwalk offers a safe environment for visitors to eat, drink and shop.”

Those who wish to apply should email recruitment@theburgerpriest.co.uk for more information.