Content Creator

Responsibilities

• Plan, shoot and edit high-quality photography and videography across all San Carlo brands and restaurants, capturing our food, drink, people, interiors and atmosphere
• Create a consistent library of premium stills and video content that reflects San Carlo’s brand positioning and can be used across social media, website, email, paid campaigns and PR
• Produce short-form video content (such as Reels and TikTok) alongside longer-form brand films, restaurant features and campaign content
• Work with the marketing team to turn wider San Carlo campaigns, seasonal menus, events and new openings into engaging, platform-specific content
• Travel to restaurants across the UK to shoot on location, and occasionally to our international sites, working around live service with minimal disruption to guests and colleagues
• Manage the full content workflow from concept, shot list and styling through to shooting, editing, colour grading, delivery and archiving
• Capture content that supports our digital channels, including imagery and video for restaurant web pages, Google Business Profile listings and booking journeys
• Keep our asset library organised, well labelled and easy for the wider team to access, with up-to-date imagery for every restaurant
• Work closely with Head Chefs, General Managers and restaurant teams to plan shoots and showcase new dishes, drinks and experiences at their best
• Make sure all content is on brand, and that guest and colleague consent and image rights are properly managed

Requirements

• Proven experience creating professional photography and videography, with a strong portfolio showing both
• Excellent eye for composition, lighting and styling, ideally with experience shooting food, drink, hospitality, luxury, lifestyle or another multi-site consumer brand
• Proficient in editing software such as Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro or equivalent (including colour grading and sound)
• Confident using lighting, gimbals and audio equipment, with the ability to shoot on location in fast-paced environments
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and what makes content perform on each
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple shoots, restaurants and deadlines at the same time
• Comfortable working with a wide range of people, from chefs and restaurant teams to senior stakeholders
• Creative, proactive and self-motivated, with a keen attention to detail and the flexibility to work evenings and weekends when needed

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
• Legal and Financial Advice - Free legal and financial advice for you and your family
• 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 are partnered with an industry-leading pension provider, ensuring your hard work today supports your tomorrow