Assistant Restaurant General Manager

KFC UK; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Extra holiday

Life assurance

Free chicken & chips every shift

Staff discount

Gym discounts

Wellbeing support

High-street perks and cashback

Job summary

KFC UK in Lincoln is seeking a hands-on leader to own day-to-day operations, guest experience and team performance on site. You will drive a welcoming atmosphere and ensure every guest feels right at home.

You will train and coach crew, manage rostering and stock, and drive KPIs while keeping standards high and the store compliant. A rewarding role with wellbeing and staff benefits on offer.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing teams, leading by example and bringing out the best in others.
• Capability to maintain smooth, efficient, clean, and compliant operations even when busy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the team, driving performance and keeping the vibe alive.
• Build a strong team by training, coaching, and motivating crew members to exceed standards.
• Own your KPIs, support the team, and ensure every shift delivers the expected outcomes.
• Manage administrative tasks – rostering to stock control – ensuring behind-the-scenes work is solid.
• Turn first-time guests into regulars by providing memorable moments that keep them coming back.

Skills

People skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Job description

About the role

Support the team, take charge of the day‑to‑day, and help hit performance goals while ensuring the team exceeds expectations. Own the operations, the atmosphere, and the guest experience, keeping everything running smoothly and making guests and staff feel right at home.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the team, driving performance and keeping the vibe alive.
• Build a strong team by training, coaching, and motivating crew members to not only meet but exceed standards.
• Own your KPIs, support the team, and ensure every shift delivers the expected outcomes.
• Manage administrative tasks – from rostering to stock control – ensuring behind‑the‑scenes work is solid.
• Turn first‑time guests into regulars by providing memorable moments that keep them coming back.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing teams, leading by example and bringing out the best in others.
• Strong people‑skills: ability to build teams, handle difficult conversations, and ensure everyone feels valued.
• Capability to maintain smooth, efficient, clean, and compliant operations even when busy.

Benefits

• Pay rate: £32,000 - £35,000
• Quarterly bonus rewarding the hustle
• Extra holiday for added downtime
• Life assurance coverage
• Free chicken & chips every shift
• 25% staff discount
• Gym discounts for staying active
• 200+ high‑street perks and cashback
• Wellbeing support that actually helps

Equal Opportunity Statement

KFC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion or sexual orientation and encourage applications from under‑represented groups. If you have a disability or condition that may affect your performance during the recruitment process, or you have any other requirements, please let us know and we will support you.