Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $50,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
competitive salary
bonus
PPO Medical
PPO Dental
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee meal program
Career advancement opportunities
Job Description
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is a globally recognized fast-food restaurant chain known for its delicious fried chicken and commitment to quality service. As part of the largest KFC family in the Midwest, the company prides itself on fostering a genuine and supportive workplace culture that emphasizes stability, growth, and learning opportunities for its employees. KFC offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment where teamwork and leadership are highly valued. Employees at KFC enjoy a fun and relaxed atmosphere, with clear pathways for advancement and professional development within one of the world’s most iconic fast-food brands.
The role of General Manager at KFC is essential to the success of each restaurant location. Offering a competitive salary starting at $50,000 per year plus bonuses based on store performance, this leadership position demands a dedicated individual ready to manage all operational aspects of the restaurant. The General Manager will oversee a team of assistant managers and 15 to 30 employees, ensuring that daily operations run smoothly and efficiently. Responsibilities include managing staff performance, hiring, training, and retention strategies, and maintaining high-quality customer service standards. The General Manager is accountable for achieving sales goals, controlling inventory and waste, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized restaurant environment.
This role requires strong leadership skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to fostering a positive team culture. The General Manager will be directly involved in both front-of-house and back-of-house activities, including supervising food preparation and service operations during busy periods, assisting team members with customer interactions, and managing financial tasks such as cash handling and deposits. The position also requires attention to detail in completing daily paperwork, conducting weekly meetings, and performing preventative maintenance on equipment. Physical stamina and flexibility are necessary, as the role involves standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasionally climbing or crouching.
KFC supports its General Managers with career development programs that include mentorship and continuous support from upper management and human resources. Successful General Managers have the opportunity to advance into roles such as Area Manager or Director of Operations, expanding their leadership reach within the company. This role offers a fulfilling career path for individuals seeking to grow professionally within a leading fast-food franchise. KFC encourages interested candidates to apply who are willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed and who possess reliable transportation and the physical stamina required to perform in this demanding yet rewarding position.
The role of General Manager at KFC is essential to the success of each restaurant location. Offering a competitive salary starting at $50,000 per year plus bonuses based on store performance, this leadership position demands a dedicated individual ready to manage all operational aspects of the restaurant. The General Manager will oversee a team of assistant managers and 15 to 30 employees, ensuring that daily operations run smoothly and efficiently. Responsibilities include managing staff performance, hiring, training, and retention strategies, and maintaining high-quality customer service standards. The General Manager is accountable for achieving sales goals, controlling inventory and waste, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized restaurant environment.
This role requires strong leadership skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to fostering a positive team culture. The General Manager will be directly involved in both front-of-house and back-of-house activities, including supervising food preparation and service operations during busy periods, assisting team members with customer interactions, and managing financial tasks such as cash handling and deposits. The position also requires attention to detail in completing daily paperwork, conducting weekly meetings, and performing preventative maintenance on equipment. Physical stamina and flexibility are necessary, as the role involves standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasionally climbing or crouching.
KFC supports its General Managers with career development programs that include mentorship and continuous support from upper management and human resources. Successful General Managers have the opportunity to advance into roles such as Area Manager or Director of Operations, expanding their leadership reach within the company. This role offers a fulfilling career path for individuals seeking to grow professionally within a leading fast-food franchise. KFC encourages interested candidates to apply who are willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed and who possess reliable transportation and the physical stamina required to perform in this demanding yet rewarding position.
Job Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have reliable transportation
- Ability to work 50-60 hours per week including overtime, holidays, and weekends
- Physical stamina to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with arms, talk, listen, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally
- Ability to use basic math including addition, subtraction, and understanding basic fractions
- Ability to work in a moderate noise environment
- Willingness to perform other related duties as required
- Must be able to complete paperwork with accuracy
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior management experience in a fast-food or restaurant environment preferred
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to manage and motivate a team
- Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, and understanding of fractions
- Demonstrated ability to maintain inventory control
- Experience with cash handling and financial procedures
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Commitment to providing excellent customer service
Job Duties
- Manages hiring, training, evaluating, discipline, and termination of employees
- Assigns, oversees, and evaluates work for compliance
- Provides on the job training and coaching for new employees
- Delegates and is responsible for ordering, receiving, storage, and issuing of all food, labor, equipment, cleaning, and paper supplies
- Supervises food preparation and service operations while on duty
- Ensures every customer receives world-class customer service
- Controls inventory by using weekly inventory systems and maintains regular inventory ordering schedules
- Completes daily, weekly, and periodic paperwork with accuracy
- Conducts weekly manager meetings
- Audits systems and procedures as well as end of shift paperwork
- Completes preventative maintenance and upkeep on store equipment and supplies
- Responsible for 100% of the cash drawers during the shift
- Manages deposits and changes orders per Deposit Operating Procedure
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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