Alto are hiring a Kitchen Porter!

Our story

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 
• L'Accadamia 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 annually  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 at partnered with an industry-leading pension provider, ensuring your hard work today supports your tomorrow

Key Responsibilities:

•  Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment using proper cleaning and sanitising techniques.
• Clean and sanitise food preparation surfaces, storage areas, and equipment following hygiene standards.
• Loading/unloading dishwasher.
• Cleaning entire kitchen once it is closed to ensure it is ready for the next day.
• Empty waste bins and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas.
• Support the kitchen team by taking deliveries, ensuring ingredients and supplies are properly stocked and readily available.
• Follow instructions from the kitchen staff to facilitate efficient workflow.
• Supporting the Chef in basic food preparation like cutting ingredients, peeling and washing food items.
• Providing assistance to Prep Cooks and other kitchen staff, as needed.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of storage areas, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Properly handle and dispose of food waste, adhering to waste management guidelines and procedures.
• Comply with recycling and composting practices to minimise the environmental impact of kitchen operations.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including proper use and storage of cleaning chemicals.
• Report any safety hazards, accidents, or equipment malfunctions to the supervisor immediately.
• Follow personal hygiene practices, including proper handwashing and wearing required protective gear.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

•  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

Alto are hiring a Kitchen Porter!

Our story

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 
• L'Accadamia 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 annually  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 at partnered with an industry-leading pension provider, ensuring your hard work today supports your tomorrow

Key Responsibilities:

•  Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment using proper cleaning and sanitising techniques.
• Clean and sanitise food preparation surfaces, storage areas, and equipment following hygiene standards.
• Loading/unloading dishwasher.
• Cleaning entire kitchen once it is closed to ensure it is ready for the next day.
• Empty waste bins and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas.
• Support the kitchen team by taking deliveries, ensuring ingredients and supplies are properly stocked and readily available.
• Follow instructions from the kitchen staff to facilitate efficient workflow.
• Supporting the Chef in basic food preparation like cutting ingredients, peeling and washing food items.
• Providing assistance to Prep Cooks and other kitchen staff, as needed.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of storage areas, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Properly handle and dispose of food waste, adhering to waste management guidelines and procedures.
• Comply with recycling and composting practices to minimise the environmental impact of kitchen operations.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including proper use and storage of cleaning chemicals.
• Report any safety hazards, accidents, or equipment malfunctions to the supervisor immediately.
• Follow personal hygiene practices, including proper handwashing and wearing required protective gear.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

•  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