San Carlo Restaurant Group
James Walton is an experienced professional in talent management and recruitment, currently serving as the Head of Talent at San Carlo Restaurant Group since January 2023. Prior to this role, James held various positions at The New World Trading Company, including Talent Manager and Internal Recruiter, contributing to a portfolio of award-winning brands. Previous recruitment experience includes roles at Marks Sattin and Search Consultancy. James has a foundational background in accounting, having worked as an Accountant and Finance Assistant in earlier positions, and possesses an AAT degree in Accounting and Finance from Kaplan.
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San Carlo Restaurant Group
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 Bahrain, Dubai and Riyadh. Our values In a world dominated by big chains and centralised kitchens, San Carlo stands out with defiant independence. Each of their award-winning Italian restaurants has its own team of skilled chefs and managers, committed to crafting every dish onsite using only the finest Italian seasonal produce – a genuine love for excellent food, top-notch service, and undeniable style.