New Leon restaurant set to open in Leeds Station - and it's hiring

Healthy fast food chain Leon is set to open a branch in Leeds City Railway Station - and the chain is looking for staff.
By Abbey Maclure
Published 5th Nov 2019, 11:45 BST
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Leon is based primarily in London but has recently branched out to Birmingham, Manchester and East Midlands Airport.

Due to popular demand, the chain has announced it will open a branch in Leeds by the end of 2019 and work has already begun to refurbish the unit in the station.

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Located next to KFC and Subway on the concourse, Leon will offer fast food-to-go sourced from natural and fresh ingredients.

The restaurant, based in London, advertises as a healthy alternative to other fast-food chainsThe restaurant, based in London, advertises as a healthy alternative to other fast-food chains
The restaurant, based in London, advertises as a healthy alternative to other fast-food chains

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The unit will open from 6am to 10pm.

Leon is recruiting part-time and full-time team members to work on the till or in the kitchen, offering a starting wage of £8.90 per hour.

The job advertisement says previous experience in a similar position is desirable, but not necessary as the restaurant will provide full training.

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