
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $20.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
performance bonuses
Job Description
KFC, also known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is a world-renowned fast-food restaurant chain famous for its signature fried chicken and commitment to delivering a consistent and exceptional dining experience. As a global brand, KFC operates thousands of restaurants internationally, focusing on quality food, outstanding guest service, and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The company emphasizes leadership development and operational excellence in its restaurants, ensuring each location meets brand standards and achieves business goals. KFC offers career growth opportunities within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, supporting employees with comprehensive training programs and a culture centered on teamwork and customer satisfaction.
The Restaurant General Manager at KFC plays a pivotal role in leading the restaurant team to achieve outstanding customer experiences while maintaining operational efficiency and profitability. This leadership position focuses on guiding, motivating, and developing a high-performing team, ensuring strict compliance with company policies and brand standards. The General Manager is responsible for overseeing daily restaurant operations including food preparation, service quality, safety, cleanliness, and adherence to health regulations. Additionally, this role requires managing financial performance by controlling labor and food costs, accurately handling inventory and sales reports, and executing local marketing promotions effectively.
In this role, the General Manager leads by example, setting high standards for customer service, product quality, and cleanliness. They foster a positive work environment emphasizing teamwork, accountability, and employee growth through recruitment, training, onboarding, and mentoring of Shift Supervisors and Team Members. The General Manager ensures all team members comply with uniform policies and professional conduct, and they are also tasked with communicating goals, updates, and business opportunities regularly. This position requires strong operational, financial, and people management skills, along with a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, basic computer skills, and the ability to pass routine performance evaluations. Flexibility for relocation may also be required to meet business needs.
Overall, the Restaurant General Manager is integral to KFC's success, driving business results, customer satisfaction, and team culture. This position offers a rewarding career path for leaders passionate about customer service and operational excellence within a globally recognized brand, striving to enhance guest experiences and contribute to the ongoing growth of the organization.
The Restaurant General Manager at KFC plays a pivotal role in leading the restaurant team to achieve outstanding customer experiences while maintaining operational efficiency and profitability. This leadership position focuses on guiding, motivating, and developing a high-performing team, ensuring strict compliance with company policies and brand standards. The General Manager is responsible for overseeing daily restaurant operations including food preparation, service quality, safety, cleanliness, and adherence to health regulations. Additionally, this role requires managing financial performance by controlling labor and food costs, accurately handling inventory and sales reports, and executing local marketing promotions effectively.
In this role, the General Manager leads by example, setting high standards for customer service, product quality, and cleanliness. They foster a positive work environment emphasizing teamwork, accountability, and employee growth through recruitment, training, onboarding, and mentoring of Shift Supervisors and Team Members. The General Manager ensures all team members comply with uniform policies and professional conduct, and they are also tasked with communicating goals, updates, and business opportunities regularly. This position requires strong operational, financial, and people management skills, along with a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, basic computer skills, and the ability to pass routine performance evaluations. Flexibility for relocation may also be required to meet business needs.
Overall, the Restaurant General Manager is integral to KFC's success, driving business results, customer satisfaction, and team culture. This position offers a rewarding career path for leaders passionate about customer service and operational excellence within a globally recognized brand, striving to enhance guest experiences and contribute to the ongoing growth of the organization.
Job Requirements
- valid driver’s license
- reliable vehicle for transportation
- active car insurance
- basic computer skills
- ability to pass all ROCC evaluations at all times
- availability to relocate if business needs require
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma or equivalent
- proven experience in restaurant or retail management
- strong leadership and team development skills
- excellent customer service abilities
- effective communication and interpersonal skills
- knowledge of safety and sanitation regulations
- basic computer proficiency
- ability to analyze sales and labor data
- experience in budgeting and controlling operational costs
- adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- ability to pass routine evaluations and assessments
- prior experience with marketing promotions preferred
Job Duties
- ownership of your restaurant’s success metrics and lead restaurant team to reach goals
- lead the guest experiences in your restaurant that includes friendly interactions, a clean restaurant and fresh meals
- manage all daily restaurant operations including food preparation, service, safety, and cleanliness
- maintain full compliance with KFC standards and all local/state health regulations
- execute marketing promotions and ensure product quality and consistency
- recruit, train, and develop shift supervisors and team members
- grow and mentor your KFC family through training, development and onboarding new team members
- lead communications of your team’s goals, upcoming promotions, business updates, etc
- inspire the overall positive and collaborative family environment
- conduct daily pre-shift meetings and weekly performance reviews
- create a positive work environment focused on teamwork and accountability
- control labor, food cost, and other controllable expenses to meet budget goals
- accurately complete all reports including sales, inventory, and cash handling
- review daily sales and labor performance and take corrective action as needed
- ensure every guest receives exceptional service and product quality
- address guest feedback promptly and professionally
- implement programs to drive repeat business and increase sales
- enforce all safety, sanitation, and security procedures
- maintain accurate team records, schedules, and timekeeping
- ensure the restaurant is always inspection-ready
- communicate daily with area coach regarding performance and opportunities
- ensure all training certifications, recertifications, and brand programs are completed on schedule
- leads by example with high standards in customer service, food quality and cleanliness
- true business partner and has an ownership mindset relating to business results
- mentors and coaches team effectively through training and development resources
- builds a team through selecting and onboarding new hires
- takes absolute pride in everything you do
- goal-oriented leader that enjoys a fast-pace environment
- deep appreciation and commitment to customer service and our guest’s experience
- greet guests within five seconds of entering or approaching the counter or drive-thru with polite and positive phrases
- provide efficient service by taking accurate orders quickly and confirming them clearly before processing
- maintain professionalism and a calm attitude even during busy periods
- ensure that every order meets KFC quality and accuracy standards
- implement upselling through suggestive selling language
- close with sincere appreciation thanking each guest and inviting them back
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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