Former chemical engineer opens deli in MediaCity creating ten jobs

A former chemical engineer who worked on the design of a jet aircraft is moving his deli business to MediaCity, creating ten jobs along the way.

Pokusevski’s Deli is run by Zoran Pokusevski and was originally based in Heaton Moor. Now the entrepreneur has taken a 25-year lease of a 1,300 sq ft property in Salford Quay’s MediaCity.

The new Pokusevski’s deli and bar is looking for staff at its site next to Costa Coffee, opposite the side entrance to The Studios.

Zoran said “For the last ten years we have steadily grown our business and our brand in Heaton Moor and South Manchester. Now it is time to expand into new areas.

“MediaCityUK is a really exciting place to be opening for business. The new space is bigger than anything we’ve operated before, but I am confident that our philosophy and approach will attract customers just as it has done before.”

Pokusevski’s was advised on the lease by Jean Walker, SME Business Services partner at SAS Daniels LLP.

He said “We have worked with Jean for many years, and her advice has always been exactly what we need. When growing a business, particularly in the last couple of years, you need good support and people you can call on who understand your issues. Jean certainly knows that, and we are delighted with the legal guidance she gave us on the lease.”

Walker said: “After the last few years, it is great to see a small business looking to expand. We are delighted to have helped Zoran and the team to take advantage of the new confidence people are starting to feel, and I believe that their new flagship deli will be a great success in MediaCityUK.”

Addleshaw Goddard advised Peel Media the owners of MediaCityUK.

Mark Robinson, property executive for MediaCityUK, added: “We are now home to over 8,000 people, so we’re always looking to attract businesses that can bring an added dimension to our ever-evolving city.

“Pokusevski’s is a brand with a great track record that offers something a little bit different, and we are delighted they’ve chosen MediaCityUK for the first foray out of Heaton Moor.”

Pokusevski’s also operate a licensed cafe on Shaw Road, and a concession at Northern Lawn Tennis Club.

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