THE UK's biggest pub company is recruiting staff in its Dorset venues as it gears up for the year of the staycation.

The Stonegate Group operates several local pubs including The George Tapps and Slug and Lettuce venues in Bournemouth, The George in Christchurch and the Horns Inn in Ferndown.

Tim Painter, Director of HR, said: "We are delighted to bring these exciting opportunities to Bournemouth and we are excited as a business to be able to start doing our bit in rebuilding the local and national economy.

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"Hospitality represents over 10 per cent of GDP and after the last year, as the largest pub company in the UK we are ready to do our bit as we move out of lockdown and back to normality.

"As a company we represent a great opportunity for young people starting their careers, as well as anyone who wants a fresh start in a vibrant and exciting industry that is full of possibility."

Details can be found at stonegatecareers.co.uk