Jobs created as restaurant prepares for Bank Holiday launch
A new addition to Hull’s dining scene is set to open its doors on Friday, creating 20 jobs.
1884 Marina Bar is the first in a series of new projects which will be flying the flag for the 1884 brand. It is setting out to build on the achievements of the group’s award-winning restaurants – 1884 Marina Bar occupies the premises of the former 1884 Dock Street Kitchen and the director is Dan Poole, who has moved across from his role as head chef at 1884 Wine and Tapas Bar.
The company revealed last week that it will open Cucina 1884, its first restaurant outside Hull city centre, under director Jane Cook in Hessle in the autumn.
James MacLeod-Birch, former director of 1884 Dock Street Kitchen, says he is progressing with plans for another major project and it is business as usual for Deborah Spicer, director at 1884 Wine and Tapas Bar.
Poole has now recruited most of his team of more than 20.
He said: “We’ve recruited a brilliant team, many of them from some of the top restaurants, bars and hotels in the area. They’re all passionate about what they do and really excited about our plans for 1884 Marina Bar. Now they just want to open the doors and get to work.”
The cuisine will be modern British, inspired by Poole’s career working in some of the finest restaurants in and around Hull. The bar will be stocked with a wide range of draught beers and ciders as well as a world tour of bottled beers which will change regularly.
Poole is working with Yorkshire Vintners to source some rare labels as part of an extensive wine selection.
He said: “People might not think we’ve altered a great deal because a lot of the changes are subtle, but we’ve reconfigured the layout to accommodate a wider range of people, from couples to big groups for special occasions and corporate events, and the food and drink is very different. The opening weekend will demonstrate the huge variety of entertainment from the start to complete an experience which is unique in the Hull area.”
