The Distefano family, spanning two generations, started San Carlo over 30 years ago and seen it grow to twenty-five authentic Italian restaurants across the UK

from Covent Garden, Piccadilly and Knightsbridge in London to Bristol, Leicester, Liverpool Leeds, Cheshire and Manchester and with a growing number overseas

including Kuwait, Bangkok and Qatar and with new sites set to open in Miami.Colleague Benefits:Free Meals on Duty - Delicious, healthy meals, all free50% Staff Discount - For you and your friends and family, in any of our restaurants around the UKRefer a Friend - Bring your friends and earn up to £1,000 per personElevate Training Academy - Commitment to training and continuing professional development with our San Carlo training appVolunteering Days - Give back with dedicated volunteering days, making a positive impact in your communitySquadra App - Offering you discounts and rewards with thousands of companies worldwideWagestream - Access to earned pay at any point of the monthLegal and Financial Advice - Free legal and financial advice for you and your familyColleague of the Month - Monthly recognition awards where all San Carlo colleagues are celebratedSan Carlo Awards - Our annual San Carlo Awards, dedicated to celebrating the incredible talent and hard work of our colleaguesGlobal Opportunities - The chance to work at one of our many international restaurants, from Dubai to MiamiBest in Class Pension - San Carlo are partnered with an industry-leading pension provider, ensuring your hard work today supports your tomorrowKey Responsibilities:Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, including food preparation, cooking, and platingManaging kitchen staff, including hiring, training, and schedulingMaintaining a happy and engaged team through 1:1 meetings, incentives and recognitionInductions for all new starters in line with company procedureManage the Junior Sous Chefs to ensure all training is to company standardsMentor any new members of the team, to ensure a positive working experienceEnsuring that all kitchen staff follow food safety and sanitation guidelines and kitchen proceduresManaging food inventory and ordering supplies as neededEnsuring that all kitchen equipment is properly maintained and repaired as needed.Collaborating with other kitchen staff and restaurant management to ensure that food is prepared and served in a timely mannerHandling customer complaints or issues related to food quality or serviceTreat everyone with respect and remain calm at all timesRequired Qualifications and Experience:2 years experience in a similar roleTeam management experienceExcellent communication skillsMeticulous attention to detail, highly organised and capable of handling multiple tasksA proactive self-starter who can work independently with good judgement and minimal direction

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