A RECRUITMENT event is set to take place in Coniston, ahead of the opening of a multi-million pound pub with rooms in the South Lakes parish.

Multi-award winning leisure operator, The Inn Collection Group, is holding two recruitment days for 40 full and part time positions at The Coniston Inn - formerly The Waterhead Hotel - which will reopen in March following major redevelopment works.

Taking place on Wednesday January 29 and Friday January 31 at Coniston Sports and Social Centre, the group will be recruiting housekeeping staff, front of house team members, chefs of all levels and kitchen porter positions.

Once open, The Coniston Inn will be open 365 days a year providing value for money accommodation from 42 bedrooms, quality drinks including local real ales and artisan spirits, and serve homemade pub food from breakfast until 9pm.

General managers of The Coniston Inn are husband and wife team John and Anita Dodsworth.

John said: “We’re excited that the countdown is well and truly on towards The Coniston Inn’s opening. This is a wonderful opportunity for people to become part of a brand-new team at what will be a really superb venue, both for people living in the community here in the Coniston area and for visitors alike. We’re looking for people to come and be part of our journey with jobs on offer across a wide range of opportunities here at Coniston.”

The Inn Collection Group was awarded Best Pub Employer of up to 500 employees in last year’s prestigious national Publican Awards.