Assistant Restaurant General Manager

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC); Filby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular fast-food restaurant in Filby is seeking a capable leader to manage daily operations and boost team performance. The role involves training and motivating staff, ensuring operational compliance, and delivering excellent guest experiences. Ideal candidates should have prior team management experience and a keen ability to drive performance. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

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.
• Ability to drive performance and meet targets.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in taking ownership of the restaurant operations.
• Train and coach team members.
• Ensure every shift meets targets and performance goals.
• Manage administrative tasks effectively.
• Provide excellent customer experiences.

Skills

Team management

Leadership

Operational efficiency

Customer service

Job description

Overview

Support the team, take charge of the day-to-day, and help hit 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.

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 smoothly. 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.

What we\'d love from you

• 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: £32,000 - £35,000
• 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

Equality and Inclusion

KFC for everyone: Whoever you are and wherever you\'re from, KFC is a place where you can bring the real you to work. We\'re here to support you in being yourself, whether you work with us, or are trying to. Our promise is this: every person who applies to a role at KFC, regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion or sexual orientation, will have an equal opportunity to work here. We don\'t just welcome, we encourage applications from underrepresented groups in all industries. If you\'d like any additional support with your application, have a disability or condition that may affect your performance during the recruitment process, or have any other requirements - just let us know. We\'ll be there to help you be the real you.