Owner of Noodlee restaurants announces ambitious expansion plans despite industry staff shortages 

Cork restaurateur Song Ye said the ongoing staff shortages in hospitality has become a challenge but still plans on opening 15 new eateries in the county through a €3m investment.

Pictured outside their flagship premises on Cork's Western Road is Noodlee owner Song Ye with Noodlee operations manager Sunny Islam. Picture: Miki Barlok

Cork restaurateur Song Ye said the ongoing staff shortages in hospitality have become a challenge but said he still plans on opening 15 new eateries in the county through a €3m investment.

The 32 year old operator of Fudi and Noodlee restaurants in Cork said his expansion plans would create around 200 jobs if he can get people to fill them.