Head Office Positions

San Carlo Head Office; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Italian restaurant group in Manchester is looking for a Marketing Manager with at least 5 years of experience, preferably in the F&B or hospitality sector. The role involves supporting the Marketing Director, managing multi-channel campaigns, and contributing to the brand's local marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, creative thinking abilities, and a passion for premium hospitality brands. Competitive salary and benefits are offered alongside a vibrant workplace culture.

Benefits

50% Colleague Discount

Refer a Friend Bonuses

Training and Development

Volunteering Days

Discounts through Squadra App

Access to Earned Pay with Wagestream

Free Legal and Financial Advice

Monthly Recognition Awards

Annual San Carlo Awards

Best in Class Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of marketing experience.
• Experience in the F&B or hospitality sector strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multi-channel campaigns from concept to execution.
• Strong copywriting and content creation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Marketing Director in delivering the group marketing strategy.
• Manage and execute integrated campaigns across various channels.
• Lead content creation for social media and email marketing.
• Track and analyze campaign performance.

Skills

Marketing experience

Multi-channel campaign management

Copywriting

Stakeholder management

Creative thinking

Strong communication

Job description

Craft Joy, Create Memories, Learn the ART of San Carlo.

Make a real impact with lasting memories and unforgettable experiences. Join our team, embrace our culture and write your own story!

Our story

For more than 30 years, the Distefano family has grown San Carlo from a single award‑winning restaurant into a celebrated, two generation group of award winning restaurants.

Today, our group proudly operates 33 award‑winning authentic Italian restaurants throughout the UK and internationally. We are excited about our thriving empire, which includes ambitious plans for global expansion including our much anticipated opening in Miami early in 2026!

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Marketing Director in delivering the group marketing strategy.
• Manage and execute integrated campaigns across digital, social, PR, and in‑venue channels.
• Oversee day‑to‑day marketing activity, ensuring projects are delivered on time and on brand.
• Lead content creation for social media, email, websites, and paid media.
• Coordinate with restaurant GMs and operations teams to support local marketing needs.
• Manage relationships with external agencies and partners.
• Track, analyse, and report campaign performance, providing actionable insights.
• Maintain brand consistency across all touchpoints and creative assets.
• Support new restaurant openings with launch marketing plans and PR activity.
• Manage the marketing calendar and ensure smooth delivery of seasonal and brand‑wide initiatives.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years of marketing experience
• F&B or hospitality sector experience strongly preferred
• Proven ability to manage multi‑channel campaigns from concept to execution
• Strong copywriting, content creation, and brand storytelling skills
• Confident managing external agencies, suppliers, and creative partners
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Creative thinker with strong attention to detail and a passion for premium hospitality brands
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities

Colleague Benefits

• 50% Colleague Discount - For you and your friends and family
• 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.
• Best in Class Pension - San Carlo at partnered with an industry‑leading pension provider, ensuring your hard work today supports your tomorrow

There’s space for everyone at our table, why not pull up a chair!

Compensation: Competitive salary