Our Careers
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.
Our Hospitality Mission – Nam Jai
Our mission is simple, but powerful: to create the highlight of our guests’ week. That means every guest should feel welcomed, valued, and cared for from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave. It is the small details, thoughtful actions, warm conversations, and moments of genuine care that turn a visit into something memorable.
Nam Jai ‘water from the heart,’ is how we make that mission real. It gives every team member a simple way to think about hospitality: notice what matters, care enough to act, and help in a way that makes a positive difference. When we consistently deliver Nam Jai, we create experiences guests remember, talk about, and want to return to.
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Pay, training and benefits
- Competitive salary & benefits package
- Delicious and authentic fresh Thai food on every shift
- 50% staff discount for you and your family / friends to enjoy in any of our restaurants
- 28 days paid holiday (full time allowance), pension scheme and access to financial advice
- Extensive training programme and opportunities for career progression at every level
- Flexible working hours – no early mornings!
Training & Development
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Apprenticeship Qualifications
At Giggling Squid we are pleased to offer a range of hospitality-based apprenticeship qualifications, to develop our people and to support their career progression. An apprenticeship aims to help our valued Gigglers develop their skills and knowledge in an area they’re passionate about. See below some of our exciting programmes we offer.
- Front of House Hospitality Team Member Level 2
- Production Chef Level 2
- Hospitality Supervisor Level 3
- Senior Production Chef Level 3
- Hospitality Manager Level 4
- Plus, many more Qualificatuons available….
