Assistant Manager Giggling Squid Cheltenham up to £37'000 per annum inclusive of tronc

Giggling Restaurants Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Giggling Squid, the largest Thai restaurant group in the UK, is seeking a Restaurant Assistant Manager in Cheltenham. This role involves leading a passionate team, maintaining high standards, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Enjoy a competitive salary, weekly pay, and various benefits including a 50% staff discount and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Fantastic training & development program

Competitive salary + service charges

Weekly pay (Every Friday)

50% staff discount for you and your family/friends

28 days paid holiday

Pension scheme

Access to financial advice

Long service awards

Apprenticeship qualifications

Trips to Thailand

Qualifications

• Experience in a branded or independent restaurant environment.
• Basic knowledge of financials and willingness to learn.
• Passion for authentic fresh food and exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Motivating, coaching, and developing the team daily.
• Maintaining standards and encouraging the same in others.
• Adapting to changes in a growing company.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Management experience

Job description

Restaurant Assistant Manager

Giggling Squid is the largest Thai restaurant group in the UK. At the heart of Giggling Squid are the incredible people, each of whom shares the generosity of spirit that lies behind every great guest experience, from our skilled chefs to our welcoming front of house staff. We are a family-run business and employ people who share our passion for making our restaurants a great place to work and visit.

We are always looking for talented Restaurant Assistant Managers with great leadership skills to develop their careers while inspiring our teams to continue our business success. As part of our team, you will enjoy:

1. A fantastic training & development program with opportunities to grow your career
2. Competitive salary + service charges
3. Weekly pay (Every Friday)
4. Delicious and authentic fresh Thai food on every shift
5. 50% staff discount for you and your family/friends in any of our restaurants
6. 28 days paid holiday (full-time allowance), pension scheme, and access to financial advice
7. Long service awards
8. Apprenticeship qualifications
9. Trips to Thailand
10. No early mornings!

A great Giggling Restaurant Assistant Manager:

• Has a passion for authentic fresh food and exceptional service
• Has management experience in a branded or independent environment
• Has a keen eye for detail, maintains standards, and encourages the same in others
• Can think on their feet and adapt to changes in a growing company
• Leads by example—motivating, coaching, and developing their team daily
• Possesses a basic knowledge of financials with a willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities

We are very proud that as we grow and expand, our family values and reverence for Thai culture remain at the core of everything we do!

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