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

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

Job summary

Giggling Squid, a leading Thai restaurant group in the UK, is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead their team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, management experience, and a passion for authentic Thai cuisine. This role offers competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Fantastic Training & Development program

Competitive salary + service charges

Weekly pay (Every Friday)

50% Staff discount

28 days paid holiday

Pension scheme

Access to financial advice

Long Service Awards

Apprenticeship Qualifications

Trips to Thailand

Qualifications

• Management experience in a branded or independent environment.
• Full knowledge of financials.
• Passion for authentic fresh food and exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Develop career opportunities for team members.
• Maintain high standards and encourage others.
• Lead by example and inspire the team.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Adaptability

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.

Giggling Squid is always looking for talented Restaurant General Managers with excellent leadership skills to develop their careers while inspiring our teams to continue our business success. Joining one of the fastest-growing restaurant groups in the country offers the following benefits:

1. A fantastic Training & Development program with opportunities to grow your career
2. Competitive salary + service charges
3. All Giggling members get paid weekly (Every Friday)
4. Delicious and authentic fresh Thai food on every shift
5. 50% Staff discount for you and your family/friends to enjoy 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 Manager:

• Has a passion for authentic fresh food and exceptional service
• Has management experience in a branded or independent environment
• Has full accountability for all aspects of the business
• Has a keen eye for detail, maintaining standards and encouraging others to do the same
• Can think on their feet and adapt well to changes in a growing company
• Leads by example— inspiring, coaching, and developing their team daily
• Has full knowledge of financials

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

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