Jobs are being advertised online for a new planned Wagamama restaurant in Southend.

The Echo reported in March how the Asian eatery chain had submitted plans for a new licence for a new restaurant in the former former Bella Italia site in London Road, Southend.

Now a range of roles are being advertised online including head chef, assistant general manager, front of house manager and others.

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In July 2020, it was announced Southend's Bella Italia was shutting down after Casual Dining Group, who own the Italian chain, entered administration.

Following the licencing application being submitted to Southend Council in March, residents are pleased and dubbed it wonderful news, They say it will save trips to Lakeside Shopping Centre for the popular chain.

Wagamama has been contacted for comment on the new plans.