Staff temperature checks, partition screens and recording systems are among the post-lockdown safety measures in place at Ely restaurant 11a.

Ely Standard: Staff temperature checks, partition screens and recording systems are among the new post-lockdown safety measures in place at Ely restaurant 11a. The team's newest member, who will head up the bar and restaurant team and service, is pictured. Picture: 11aStaff temperature checks, partition screens and recording systems are among the new post-lockdown safety measures in place at Ely restaurant 11a. The team's newest member, who will head up the bar and restaurant team and service, is pictured. Picture: 11a (Image: Archant)

After three months of being closed, the restaurant team ‘softly’ reopened their doors on July 9 having implemented social distancing guidelines to ensure the safety of customers amid the coronavirus pandemic.

David Toulson-Burke, owner of 11a on Forehill, said: “We ‘softly’ opened our doors last week with a view to ease back into the trading community of Ely after what has been and remains a difficult time for all.

“After applying safety processes, and trying not to be invasive, we are back with some changes.

Ely Standard: Staff temperature checks, partition screens and recording systems are among the new post-lockdown safety measures in place at Ely restaurant 11a. The team's newest member, who will head up the bar and restaurant team and service, is pictured. Picture: 11aStaff temperature checks, partition screens and recording systems are among the new post-lockdown safety measures in place at Ely restaurant 11a. The team's newest member, who will head up the bar and restaurant team and service, is pictured. Picture: 11a (Image: Archant)

“With the challenges ahead, we have set our sights on working with local suppliers and supporting our local community at this difficult time.

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“To do this, our sharing concepts have moved aside for our grill menu, all purchased locally, daily and cooked to order in house.

Ely Standard: Staff temperature checks, partition screens and recording systems are among the new post-lockdown safety measures in place at Ely restaurant 11a. The team's newest member, who will head up the bar and restaurant team and service, is pictured. Picture: 11aStaff temperature checks, partition screens and recording systems are among the new post-lockdown safety measures in place at Ely restaurant 11a. The team's newest member, who will head up the bar and restaurant team and service, is pictured. Picture: 11a (Image: Archant)

“Our popular afternoon tea is also returning with a twist. On top of all that, we have created some new job roles too.

“Compliance implemented, support to our local traders and new employment created - we are delighted to be back.”