FULLTIME BAR
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Position Overview & Specifications
Giggling Squid
Harpenden NMW plus service charge Full time Temporary
Waiting Staff
Giggling Squid is the largest Thai restaurant group in the UK, a family-run business which celebrates the spirit of Thai mealtimes - plentiful dishes, bold flavours and exotic ingredients to be shared and enjoyed together. When you join us, you become part of the Giggling Family and will be invited to live and breathe our core values which are: Generous, Respectful, Humble, Supportive and Fun
Giggling Squid are always on the lookout for amazing people to join our front of house team. As the face of our business we value a great personality and willingness to learn over experience. As well as joining one of the fastest growing restaurant groups in the country and all the opportunities that brings, you will also get:
- A fantastic Training & Development program with opportunities to grow your career
- Competitive salary + service charges / tronc
- Delicious and authentic fresh Thai food on every shift
- Staff discount for you and your family / friends to enjoy in any of our restaurants
- Paid holiday
- Pension scheme
- No early mornings!
We are very proud of the fact that as we grow and expand, our family values and reverence for Thai culture remains at the heart of everything we do!
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for FULLTIME BAR roles across Giggling Squid's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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