KFC Restaurant General Manager

KBP Foods is a prominent franchisee of KFC, operating over 800 locations nationwide across more than 30 states, with a commitment to creating a positive and inclusive work culture. The company is dedicated to being a great place to work, a great place to eat, and a great place to own. With rapid growth since its founding 20 years ago, KBP Foods offers numerous opportunities for personal, professional, and financial development. KBP Foods values its employees by providing them with a supportive and entrepreneurial environment where leadership skills are fostered and advancement is encouraged. The company embraces diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, ensuring opportunities for all qualified candidates without discrimination based on race, gender, age, national origin, or other protected characteristics. KBP Foods also runs KBP Cares, a nonprofit initiative to support employees facing unexpected hardships, underscoring its commitment to employee well-being.

The Restaurant General Manager role at KBP Foods is a rewarding position within the fast-food industry, centered on leading one of the company’s growing KFC restaurants. This full-time assistant manager position is based at a location in Lee's Summit, MO, with a competitive salary range of $55,000 to $65,000 per year. The role involves overseeing the day-to-day operations to ensure profitability, operational excellence, and a quality guest experience. The general manager is responsible for managing financial aspects such as cash control, security procedures, inventory, labor, and reviewing financial reports to make strategic decisions that drive restaurant success.

In addition to operational management, the Restaurant General Manager plays a crucial leadership role by recruiting, interviewing, hiring, coaching, and training team members and assistant management staff. This position demands a hands-on approach to maintaining a clean, inviting environment where every customer receives friendly service and enjoys high-quality products. The position also includes important responsibilities such as conducting inventory counts biweekly and actively contributing to a safe and efficient workplace.

Employee growth and development are emphasized through KBP Foods' internal programs, offering opportunities to enhance leadership skills and pursue above-store leadership roles. The company provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, paid training, free shift meals, and employee discounts. Additional benefits include educational opportunities such as free GED programs, college scholarships, and free online tuition. There is also an annual awards program recognizing top-performing general managers and a periodic bonus program that rewards managers based on their restaurant's performance.

In this role, candidates must be at least 18 years old and have at least one year of experience as a restaurant general manager or in a similar food service leadership role, preferably within the quick-service industry. The role requires availability to close the restaurant a minimum of two nights per week and the physical capability to perform tasks such as lifting heavy objects, standing and walking throughout shifts, and navigating compact spaces. The Restaurant General Manager position offers a stimulating and dynamic career path for motivated individuals eager to build a successful career in the food service industry with a leading franchise company that prioritizes employee growth and operational excellence.