KFC Restaurant General Manager

KBP Foods is a prominent franchisee of KFC, operating in the fast-food industry with over 800 locations nationwide. Known for its dynamic work environment, KBP Foods emphasizes employee growth, leadership development, and a positive workplace culture. As a part of KBP Brands, the company has expanded to over 1,000 restaurants across more than 30 states in just 20 years, highlighting a rapid growth trajectory and a commitment to being a premier place to work, eat, and own. KBP Foods fosters an inclusive environment where diversity is respected and encourages employees to thrive professionally and personally with numerous advancement opportunities, training programs, and support networks such as KBP Cares, a nonprofit helping employees facing unexpected hardships. This employment opportunity is for an Assistant Manager role at one of KBP Foods' KFC franchise locations in Utica, Michigan, offering a salary range from $50,000 to $70,000 per year. The position provides excellent career advancement pathways, including leadership skill development and access to above-store managerial roles through internal development programs. Applicants benefit from a comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off that employees can earn and use, free shift meals, employee discounts, and education benefits like GED programs, scholarships, and free online tuition. The position also includes paid training and eligibility to participate in performance-based bonus programs paid out regularly, which reward Restaurant General Managers whose establishments excel.

Serving as the Restaurant General Manager, the individual will play a crucial leadership role, driving profitability and operational excellence. Key responsibilities include managing cash controls, overseeing labor, inventory management, securing the restaurant, and reviewing financial results to adjust strategies as required for business success. The role involves hiring team members, training and coaching staff to meet operational standards, and maintaining a clean, inviting restaurant environment that ensures a consistently positive customer experience. The restaurant manager position requires a high level of dedication, as candidates must be able to close the restaurant at least two nights per week and handle the physical demands of the job, including lifting heavy objects and standing or walking for entire shifts. This career opportunity is ideal for motivated professionals with at least one year of prior restaurant general management experience, preferably within quick-service environments, who are 18 years or older. KBP Foods prides itself on equal employment opportunity practices, providing a supportive and lawful hiring process including background checks and verification of employment eligibility. This role represents an excellent chance for someone seeking to grow within a supportive, fast-paced food service operation and to be part of a respected franchise network dedicated to operational excellence, employee development, and customer satisfaction.