Assistant Manager: Lead Hospitality & Thai Kitchen Team

Giggling Restaurants Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Weekly pay

50% staff discount

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Job summary

Giggling Squid in Guildford is seeking a Restaurant Assistant Manager who loves fresh Thai food, thrives in a busy environment and wants to build a rewarding career with a people-first family business.

You’ll lead by example, coach your team, own the restaurant operations, and ensure warm hospitality and superb guest experiences every shift. We offer training, a competitive salary with service charge, weekly pay, great staff discounts, and routes to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a restaurant setting.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Financial awareness and ability to manage costs and budgets.
• Customer-focused hospitality mindset.
• Ability to coach and develop the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant team and daily operations to deliver excellent guest experiences.
• Coach, develop and uplift your team every day.
• Own the restaurant, the vibe, and the guest journey.
• Maintain strong financials and cost controls while optimizing service.
• Stay calm under pressure as the business grows.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Hospitality

Financial acumen

Staff development

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Giggling Squid in Guildford is seeking a Restaurant Assistant Manager who loves fresh Thai food, thrives in a busy environment and wants to build a rewarding career with a people-first family business.

You’ll lead by example, coach your team, own the restaurant operations, and ensure warm hospitality and superb guest experiences every shift. We offer training, a competitive salary with service charge, weekly pay, great staff discounts, and routes to professional growth.