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 free
50% Staff Discount - For you and your friends and family, in any of our restaurants around the UK
Refer a Friend - Bring your friends and earn up to £1,000 per person
Elevate Training Academy - Commitment to training and continuing professional development with our San Carlo training app
Volunteering Days - Give back with dedicated volunteering days, making a positive impact in your community
Squadra App - Offering you discounts and rewards with thousands of companies worldwide
Wagestream - Access to earned pay at any point of the month
Legal and Financial Advice - Free legal and financial advice for you and your family
Colleague of the Month - Monthly recognition awards where all San Carlo colleagues are celebrated
San Carlo Awards - Our annual San Carlo Awards, dedicated to celebrating the incredible talent and hard work of our colleagues
Global Opportunities - The chance to work at one of our many international restaurants, from Dubai to Miami
Best in Class Pension - San Carlo are partnered with an industry-leading pension provider, ensuring your hard work today supports your tomorrow
Key Responsibilities:
Greeting customers as they approach the bar and taking orders for drinks
Preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to customers in a timely and efficient manner
Checking identification to verify customers' ages and ensuring that customers are not over-served
Maintaining a clean and organized bar area, including restocking supplies, cleaning glasses, and wiping down surfaces
Managing cash and credit card transactions, including opening and closing tabs and making change
Creating and maintaining a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for customers
Engaging with customers, making recommendations, and answering questions about the menu and drinks
Managing inventory and ordering supplies as needed
Providing guidance and assistance to other bar staff
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Experience in a similar role
Excellent communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail, highly organised and capable of handling multiple tasks
A proactive self-starter who can work independently with good judgement and minimal direction
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