McDonald's is to create 165 new jobs in Nottingham by the end of the year.
The recruitment drive comes as the company pledges to create 2,500 new positions across the UK by the end of the year.
Jerry Nicholls, a local McDonald's franchisee who owns five restaurants across Nottingham, said: "In 2012 we added some fantastic crew from the local community to our team, many of whom were starting out in their first job and may otherwise not have had the opportunity to join the world of work. As a local employer, I believe it's important for all those who can, to continue giving young people in particular the chance to get workplace experience.
"I'm confident that in the year ahead there will be the same level of enthusiasm and talent from candidates in Nottingham, and I'm looking forward to employing even more young people in my restaurants."
The company said that last year 70 per cent of the new jobs created went to those under 21 years old.
New employees in Nottingham will also have the chance to train while they work, gaining qualifications in a range of subjects.
