Inside track

Beefeater Restaurants

Who owns it? Beefeater is part of UK leisure giant Whitbread and has 159 restaurants operating as part of the brand in Britain. Beefeater was created by the then brewer Whitbread back in 1974.

What's its form? In the first 50 weeks of Whitbread's financial year, sales at Beefeater were up 4%, outperforming the parent company's Travel Inn budget hotel chain, which is no mean
feat.

Where is its head office and area of operation? Beefeaters can be found all over the UK. The group operates within Whitbread Restaurants, part of the larger Whitbread Group, and its head office is in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. The contact number for the restaurant division is 01582 424200.

What sort of employer is it? Being part of a larger group brings real benefits. Beefeater employees have access to a chef Modern Apprenticeship scheme, which means they can earn as they train, and the company runs a recruitment programme for graduates. Employees are encouraged to move to different areas of the business when looking for their next challenge, so there's plenty of opportunity to make your mark.

How does the future look? The company is currently converting its Beefeater restaurants to a new format - 24 so far - which is proving popular with customers. The UK eating-out market is getting bigger, so the future for Whitbread's oldest restaurant brand looks healthy.

Did you know? You can register your CV online at www.whitbread.co.uk/careers, using the "people bank" option on the group website. There's also a job search option that allows you to specify the exact job type you're after.