Restaurant Assistant Manager

Experienceguildford; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Competitive salary + service charge

Weekly pay

50% staff discount

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Apprenticeships & Qualifications

Trips to Thailand

No early mornings

Job summary

Giggling Squid in Guildford is seeking an Assistant Manager who loves real food and warm hospitality. You’ll lead a busy team, coach staff, and ensure smooth service while upholding our Thai-inspired guest experiences.

Bring proven restaurant management experience, stay calm under pressure, own the restaurant operations, and help drive excellent guest service. We offer strong development, competitive pay, staff incentives, and a company that values you.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in restaurants or hospitality.
• Ability to lead a team and coach staff to deliver great guest experiences.
• Strong hospitality mindset with a passion for real food.
• Calm under pressure with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solid understanding of business basics and managing financials.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Hospitality

Customer service

Financials

Job description

Join the Giggling Squid Family – Where Passion, People & Thai Food Come Together

Giggling Squid is the UK’s largest Thai restaurant group and still growing fast. We are a passionate, people-first family business with a deep respect for Thai culture, authentic food, and creating unforgettable guest experiences. From our vibrant kitchens to our welcoming dining rooms, we believe the spirit of generosity should flow through everything we do – and that starts with our people. Our family values and love for Thai culture are what set us apart – and we’re proud of it.

If you’re a natural leader who loves fresh food, thrives in a busy environment, and wants to build a rewarding career with a company that genuinely cares, we’d love to meet you.

Why Join Us?

Because here, you're not just running a restaurant as an Assistant Manager – you're becoming part of a story, a culture, and a team that lifts each other up. Here’s what we offer:

• Incredible Training & Development – Whether you’re refining your skills or aiming higher, we’ll support your growth
• Competitive salary + service charge
• Weekly pay – every Friday, without fail
• Authentic, freshly-cooked Thai food every shift – because you deserve the good stuff too
• 50% staff discount – for you, your family, your friends
• 28 days holiday, pension scheme & access to learning tools
• Long Service Awards – because loyalty should be celebrated
• Apprenticeships & Qualifications – learn as you lead
• Trips to Thailand – immerse yourself in the culture that inspires us
• No early mornings – we like our sleep too

Above all, you care. About your team. About your guests. And about doing things the right way.

You’ll thrive here as an Assistant Manager if you:

• Have a passion for real food and warm hospitality – our guests feel the difference
• Bring proven management experience – from branded or independent restaurants
• Take full ownership – of the restaurant, the team, the vibe
• Lead by example – coach, develop and uplift your team every day
• Are detail-obsessed – because great service is all in the little things
• Can stay cool under pressure – adapting with confidence as we grow
• Understand the business side – with a solid handle on financials

Ready to lead something special? If you're ready to take the next step in your hospitality career, with a company that truly values you and offers space to grow, we’d love to hear from you.