10 bar, cafe and retail job vacancies in Sunderland and South Tyneside as hospitality businesses reopen after lockdown

With the hospitality and retail sectors getting back up and running, various new roles are becoming available to those seeking employment.
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But the coronavirus lockdown has impacted many jobs across the country with the Social Mobility Foundation predicting unemployment rates could increase by 1.5 million due to the crisis, leaving a total of 2.9 million people out of work across the UK.

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Here are 10 new hospitality and retail job vacancies across Wearside and South Tyneside:

There are job vacancies in the hospitality and retail industry (Getty Images).There are job vacancies in the hospitality and retail industry (Getty Images).
There are job vacancies in the hospitality and retail industry (Getty Images).

Bar Team Member – Washington Arms – Washington, NE38 7AB

The Washington Arms is looking for a permanent bar team member following its reopening.

Prior experience is not necessary but excellent communication skills, being a great team player and able to work under pressure unsupervised are vital.

Salary: National minimum wage

Bar Team Member – Grey Horse – East Boldon, NE36 0SJ

A similar position is available at the Grey Horse pub in East Boldon.

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Again, prior experience is not essential but a strong work ethic and understanding of customer needs are important.

Salary: Competitive

Customer Assistant (part-time) – Lidl – Sunderland, SR5 3FF

Lidl is looking for a part-time customer assistant to work at its North Hylton Road store in Sunderland.

Part-time hours are between 10 - 30 hours per-week and ‘as a Customer Assistant at Lidl, no shift is the same and you get out what you put in,’ says the Lidl website.

Salary: £9.30 up to £10.50 per hour depending on experience.

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Customer Service Assistant – One Stop (Tesco) – Washington, NE37 2TE

One Stop is looking for two customer service assistants to work at its Washington store.

Job description: “In this role, you will greet and welcome our customers warmly, engaging with them to find out their shopping needs, sell the right products to them and make their shopping experience a great one.”

Salary: Competitive

Part-time Staff – Britannia South Shields – South Shields, NE33 4NU

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The Britannia in South Shields reopened its doors on Monday, July 6 with reduced hours.

The popular pub is looking for part-time staff to help and anyone interested should email [email protected].

Salary: Competitive

Counter Staff – Gills Fish & Chips – Sunderland, SR3 2DZ

The Silksworth takeaway is looking for counter staff to assist with the cooking and serving of food as well as till operating.

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Applications can be made via the award-winning takeaway’s Facebook page.

Salary: Competitive

Bar Team Member – Yates – Sunderland, SR1 1QB

Yates are looking to break the mould when it comes to who they for their team.

You do not necessarily need any experience but you do need to have a great personality and the right work ethic, which ensures customers receive nothing but great service and an enjoyable experience.

Salary: National Minimum wage

Front of House Staff – The Deli Newbottle – Houghton le Spring, DH4 4EH

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Another new job in the hospitality industry is as front of house staff at The Deli Newbottle in Houghton le Spring.

Experience is preferred but not essential with on the job training provided as staff will be required to answer the phone, serve customers, make deserts and prepare side dishes. Applicants must be available to work weekends.

Salary: Competitive

Fryer / Counter Staff – Pier Fish & Chips – Sunderland, SR6 0PL

The popular Marine Walk fish & chip restaurant is looking for full-time and part-time staff.

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Frying experience is beneficial for this role and anyone interested can email their CV to [email protected].

Salary: Not stated

Bar Team Member – Oasis – Washington, NE38 7SA

The Oasis pub in Washington opened on Saturday, July 4 and is advertising for bar team members via Caterer.com.

Experience is not essential but you must be ‘comfortable starting a conversation with anyone, answering their questions or meeting their requests, doing that bit extra for them and going the extra mile.’

Salary: National Minimum Wage

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