San Carlo Restaurant Group
Chef de Partie & Kitchen Porter Opportunities
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Chef de Partie & Kitchen Porter Opportunities, Manchester & Cheshire
Competitive Industry Pay (based on salary & Tronc)
Our Story
The Distefano family, spanning two generations, started San Carlo over 30 years ago and has grown the business into one of the UK's leading independent Italian restaurant groups. Today, we operate twenty-five authentic Italian restaurants across the UK, from Covent Garden, Piccadilly and Knightsbridge in London to Bristol, Leicester, Liverpool, Leeds, Cheshire and Manchester, alongside a growing international presence in Kuwait, Bangkok, Dubai and Miami, with more exciting openings planned as we continue to expand globally.
We're currently looking for passionate kitchen professionals to join our teams across Manchester and Cheshire, with opportunities available at:
- Bottega, Manchester – Chef de Partie
- San Carlo, Alderley Edge – Chef de Partie & Kitchen Porter
- San Carlo, Hale – Chef de Partie & Kitchen Porter
Whether you're an experienced Chef de Partie looking to develop your career or a hardworking Kitchen Porter ready to join a busy, professional kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.
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Colleague Benefits
- Free Meals on Duty – Delicious, healthy meals provided every shift
- 50% Staff Discount – Enjoy dining with friends and family at any of our UK restaurants
- Refer a Friend – Earn up to £1,000 for successful referrals
- Elevate Training Academy – Ongoing learning and career development through our San Carlo training platform
- Volunteering Days – Dedicated time to give back to your local community
- Squadra App – Access discounts and rewards with thousands of retailers worldwide
- Free Legal & Financial Advice – Support for you and your family
- Colleague of the Month – Monthly recognition for outstanding colleagues
- San Carlo Awards – Celebrating the exceptional talent across our business every year
- Global Opportunities – The chance to work in one of our international restaurants, from Dubai to Miami
- Best-in-Class Pension – Partnered with an industry-leading pension provider to support your future
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What We're Looking For
Chef de Partie
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role
- Passion for fresh food and high-quality cooking
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Excellent attention to detail and a positive attitude
- A genuine team player who remains calm under pressure
Kitchen Porter
- Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential
- Hardworking, reliable and willing to learn
- Able to work efficiently in a busy environment
- Positive attitude with a strong work ethic
- Team player with excellent time management
If you're looking to build your career and be part of a passionate team delivering exceptional hospitality, we'd love to hear from you.
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