OVERWHELMING demand has forced supermarket giant Waitrose to close its window for applications after just three days.
Nearly 300 people applied for up to 60 jobs at the store due to open in Sidcup High Street by early September.
Vacancies were advertised for the first time on Friday (June 21), but the window was closed on Sunday (June 23) following the response.
The supermarket will now go through the applications before inviting candidates to group interviews, which are due to take place in late July.
Waitrose Director of Development, Nigel Keen, said: "It's been a phenomenal response and we are really encouraged by the calibre of applications as well as so many people wanting to work for our business.
“We pride ourselves on ensuring our shops have a local identity and that starts with the staff we employ - we look forward to welcoming successful candidates in the near future."
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