Despite the ongoing pandemic and uncertainty in the marketplace, the Charcoal Group is forging ahead with expansion plans in Barrie with the goal of opening a new restaurant next month.

The restaurant will be holding a job fair from Oct. 14-16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hiring will take place for all culinary and service roles for the restaurant’s newest location on Fairview Road.

The job fair is being held in the Churchill ballroom at the Holiday Inn ().