New Cheesecake Factory in Lehigh Valley announces opening date, to bring more than 200 jobs

• The Cheesecake Factory is set to open a new location at Lehigh Valley Mall on Dec. 19
• The restaurant is actively hiring nearly 270 staff members to fill various positions
• Its signature menu, boasting more than 250 selections and an array of classic cheesecakes, will be made on site

WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — The restaurant chain The Cheesecake Factory has released an opening date for its new location at Lehigh Valley Mall — and it will be right in the midst of holiday shopping.

The restaurant announced Wednesday afternoon that it will open on Dec. 19. The permanent hours will be set and released when it's closer to the opening date.

"We look forward to opening our doors at 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 19 and welcoming in our first guests," Alethea Rowe, Senior Director of PR at The Cheesecake Factory, said in an email response.

"We will not have any special activities planned beyond our normal operations but anticipate we will be quite busy."

In preparation for the launch, the restaurant said it's seeking about 270 staff members to join its team.

“Hospitality-minded individuals who take pride in their work and thrive in an energetic, fun environment are encouraged to apply online now,” the business said in a news release.

Available positions include bartenders, bussers, cashiers, dessert finishers/baristas, dishwashers, hosts, line cooks, prep cooks and servers. For more information, visit the company’s job portal.

Back in August, the restaurant started listing job opportunities on its website for the new Lehigh Valley location such as restaurant and kitchen managers.

The restaurant said it is going to take up more than 8,900 square feet for indoor dining and more than 1,200 square feet for patio dining.

More than 250 dishes will be featured on its signature menu, according to The Cheesecake Factory. All items are made from scratch within the restaurant, which includes more than 30 classic cheesecake varieties.