Assistant Restaurant General Manager

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

Job summary

A leading fast-food chain in Taunton is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations and drive team performance. Responsibilities include training staff, managing KPIs, and ensuring a great guest experience. Ideal candidates will have experience in team management, strong interpersonal skills, and a knack for maintaining operational efficiency. The role offers a competitive salary and a variety of benefits, including bonuses and discounts.

Benefits

Pay rate: £32,000 - £35,000

Quarterly bonus

Extra holiday

Life assurance

Free chicken & chips

25% staff discount

Gym discounts

200+ high street perks & cashback

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams and supporting their growth.
• Strong interpersonal skills for team and customer interaction.
• Ability to maintain operational efficiency under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily operations and team performance.
• Train and motivate crew to exceed performance goals.
• Ensure smooth operations through effective administration.

Skills

Team management

Customer service

Operational management

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. 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 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.

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 conversations, 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

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