A NEW restaurant which is set to open in Ardrossan has now started to recruit staff.

The owner of Fern's Bistro, Fern Graham, says she is "getting closer" to being able to provide an official opening date for the venue.

Work is already underway preparing the venue, the former Meat in the Middle takeaway on Princes Street, with a sneak peak provided this week as renovation work takes place.

Three full-time roles within the business have also been advertised - with a head chef, bar supervisor and restaurant supervisor all sought.

Further posts will also be made available and will be advertised online in due course.

Those interested in applying to work at Fern's Bistro can find the full job descriptions on the restaurant's Facebook page.