Does Giggling Squid pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Giggling Squid employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Giggling Squid. This rating has decreased by 14% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Giggling Squid?

43% of Giggling Squid employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Giggling Squid 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Giggling Squid?

Waitress (24) , Server/Waiter (21) , Server/Waitress (12) , Waiting Staff (10) , Front of House Staff (8) , Assistant Manager (6) , Front of House (6) , Supervisor (5) , Kitchen Porter (4) , General Manager (3) , Waiter/Bartender (3) , Waiter/Waitress (3) , Area Manager (2) , Front of House Team Member (2) , Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at Giggling Squid according to real employee reviews?

"You are given free food for dinner" ((in 11 reviews)); "Nice people to work with." ((in 10 reviews)); "Nice team and good food" ((in 5 reviews)); "Free meal on working shift" ((in 4 reviews)); "Friendly staff and lots of free food." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Giggling Squid according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and closing times are late" ((in 17 reviews)); "poor management and unclear supervision" ((in 7 reviews)); "2) Service charge is a meager 8% alongside minimum wage, which makes living in London impossible" ((in 3 reviews))

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Disgusting establishment. Avoid at all costs! - Anonymous employee Giggling Squid Employee Review

1.0

Feb 12, 2019

Anonymous employee

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Pros

None whatsoever. This place is a hellhole.

Cons

The colleagues are beyond nightmarish. Racist and unprofessional Neanderthals that ridicule you in Thai and bully anyone there that isn’t Thai. They actively condemn customers that don’t leave tips - which is embarrassing to be around. They don’t follow food safety and health rules and undermine you when you try to abide by the law (lie to you about what the law even IS). High volumes of harassment, shouting, and shocking mistreatment. Stealing from tip jars. Breaking glasses and scapegoating the nearest person. Shocked and appalled that such a shoddy business can be run in a developed country like England. I’d only expect this behaviour with mentally challenged children.

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3.0

Jun 19, 2026

Frony of house staff

Recommend

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Pros

Good food benefits and culture benefits

Cons

No vertical movement, high expectations low rewards even less incentive and no actual training

4.0

May 13, 2026

Front of house

Recommend

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Pros

Working at Giggling Squid helped me build strong customer service and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment while gaining confidence handling busy shifts and guest interactions. The role also improved my communication, multitasking, and ability to stay calm under pressure.

Cons

The environment could sometimes be physically demanding during peak hours, with long shifts and high customer volume requiring constant energy and focus. Balancing speed of service with maintaining high customer experience standards could also be challenging at busy times.

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