70 new jobs at Riverlights in Derby
The opening of a £1.5m restaurant is set to create more than 70 jobs at Derby's Riverlights development.
Jimmy's World Grill and Bar has confirmed it will open the 400-seater venue on 8 February, which is the company's second UK location alongside Luton.
Riverlights, which cost £100m to build, is now home to hotel chains Holiday Inn and Hampton by Hilton, as well as Genting Club casinos.
John Forkin, managing director of Marketing Derby, said: "I think the fact that Jimmy's has chosen Derby as its second location for a restaurant does speak volumes for the city.
"Getting in quality names is part of the vision to bring the Riverside area to life – making Derby a city that looks towards the river rather than away from it.
"Companies like Jimmy's are buying into that vision and will help make this area a vibrant part of the city."
