Assistant Restaurant General Manager

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC); England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international fast-food chain is seeking a restaurant leader in England to drive performance and ensure a positive atmosphere. The role involves managing a team, handling operations, and creating memorable guest experiences. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience and a passion for maintaining high standards. Benefits include a quarterly bonus, extra holiday, and various wellbeing perks.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus

Extra holiday

Life assurance

Free chicken & chips every shift

25% staff discount

Gym discounts

200+ high-street perks & cashback

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams and driving performance.
• Ability to handle difficult conversations and support team dynamics.
• Skills in ensuring smooth and compliant operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in taking ownership and driving performance of the restaurant.
• Train and motivate crew members to exceed standards.
• Manage KPIs and ensure every shift meets expectations.
• Stay organized with administrative tasks behind the scenes.
• Create memorable experiences for guests to encourage return visits.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Operations efficiency

Job description

Support the team, take charge of the day‑to‑day, and help hit those performance goals while ensuring your team doesn't just meet expectations, but crushes them. Own the operations, the atmosphere, and the guest experience, helping everything run smoothly and creating a place where both guests and the team feel right at home. What will you spend your time doing?

Responsibilities

• Support like a leader. Assist in taking ownership of the restaurant - help drive performance, hit goals, and keep the vibe alive.
• Help build a dream team. Train, coach, and motivate your crew to not only meet standards but go beyond them.
• Hit those targets. Own your KPIs, support the team, and make sure every shift delivers what's expected.
• Keep everything running smooth. Stay on top of the admin – from rosters to stock, you help ensure the behind‑the‑scenes work is solid.
• Make every guest feel special. Assist in turning first‑timers into regulars with moments that keep them coming back.

Qualifications

• You lead by example. You've helped manage teams before and know how to bring out the best in others.
• You understand people. You support building strong teams, handle tough convos, and make sure everyone feels valued.
• You keep things running. You help ensure smooth operations – efficient, clean, compliant – even when things get hectic.

Benefits

• Pay rate:
• Quarterly BONUS that rewards the hustle
• Extra holiday – more time to recharge
• Life assurance – we've got you covered
• Free chicken & chips every shift
• 25% staff discount
• Gym discounts to keep you moving
• 200+ high‑street perks & cashback
• Wellbeing support that actually helps

Equal Opportunity

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