Assistant Manager: Lead Thai Restaurant & Growth

Giggling Restaurants Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Competitive salary + service charge

Weekly pay

Staff discount

Holidays & pension

Trips to Thailand

Apprenticeships

No early mornings

Job summary

Giggling Squid, Bristol, is recruiting an Restaurant Assistant Manager to lead daily operations and drive guest experiences in a busy Thai restaurant group. You will oversee a team, coach staff, and ensure service excellence across shifts.

The role emphasizes leadership, hospitality, and ownership of the restaurant’s performance, with training and progression opportunities in a growing company.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in branded or independent restaurants.
• Strong hospitality and guest-service focus.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop a team.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on service quality.
• Solid understanding of restaurant financials.
• Calm under pressure in busy environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant operations and ensure high guest satisfaction.
• Oversee team performance, training, and development.
• Ensure smooth service during peak periods.
• Monitor financials and cost controls to protect margins.
• Maintain brand standards and guest experience.

Skills

Proven management experience

Hospitality mindset

Financial acumen

Job description

Giggling Squid, Bristol, is recruiting an Restaurant Assistant Manager to lead daily operations and drive guest experiences in a busy Thai restaurant group. You will oversee a team, coach staff, and ensure service excellence across shifts.

The role emphasizes leadership, hospitality, and ownership of the restaurant’s performance, with training and progression opportunities in a growing company.