General Manager Giggling Squid Chichester up to £44'000 per annum inclusive of tronc

Giggling Restaurants Ltd; Chichester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Giggling Squid, the largest Thai restaurant group in the UK, seeks a passionate Restaurant General Manager to lead their teams and ensure exceptional service. This role offers career growth, competitive salary, and various benefits including training programs, staff discounts, and paid holidays, all within a family-run business that values Thai culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive Training & Development program

Competitive salary plus 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 managing in a branded or independent environment.
• Full accountability for all aspects of the business.
• Knowledge of financial management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and inspire teams to achieve business success.
• Maintain high standards and encourage others.
• Lead by example in a growing company.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Coaching

Job description

Restaurant General 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 looking for talented Restaurant General Managers with excellent leadership skills to develop their careers and inspire our teams to continue our business success. Joining us offers the opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing restaurant groups in the country, along with the following benefits:

1. A comprehensive Training & Development program with career growth opportunities
2. Competitive salary plus 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!

Ideal Candidate:

• Passionate about authentic fresh food and exceptional service
• Experience managing in a branded or independent environment
• Full accountability for all aspects of the business
• Attention to detail, maintaining high standards and encouraging the same in others
• Adaptable and able to think on their feet in a growing company
• Leads by example—motivating, coaching, and developing their team daily
• Knowledge of financial management

We pride ourselves on maintaining our family values and reverence for Thai culture as we grow and expand!

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