Assistant Restaurant General Manager

Kfc; West Stow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days holiday

Workplace pension

Job summary

Demipower, the UK's second largest KFC franchisee, is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead a busy KFC restaurant with energy and a clear vision for growth.

You will coach and develop the team, drive sales, and deliver exceptional guest experiences while upholding brand standards and culture. This role offers opportunities to progress as the business expands.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership with track record of driving restaurant performance.
• Ability to coach and develop a diverse team.
• Bias for action with focus on sales and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all restaurant operations and team performance.
• Accountable for restaurant results and future growth.
• Set clear goals and monitor progress with the team.
• Cultivate a strong, positive culture within the restaurant.
• Support career progression and development of staff.

Skills

Leadership

Sales growth

People development

Communication skills

P&L awareness

Job description

Demipower is a privately-run family business that started in 1989 and is currently the second largest KFC franchisee in the UK, responsible for operating over 115 KFC restaurants across Greater London, Midlands, East Anglia, Home Counties, Western England and Wales. We are continuing to grow at pace as part of the KFC owned brand of quick service restaurants serving fried chicken. You will be joining at an incredibly exciting time with opportunities to progress and to help shape the direction of a rapidly growing business.

About the Role of the Assistant Restaurant Manager:

As a Assistant Restaurant Manager for KFC you are the Number 1 Leader in our business. You are supported by a team who has the same enthusiasm, drive and commitment to ensuring your restaurant achieves the highest standards so to deliver continued growth. Through “beat year ago” mentality you will ensure you develop and communicate a breakthrough strategy which delivers outstanding business results but also creates an environment of recognition and fun. You will successfully lead the management of all aspects of your KFC restaurant through coaching, developing, motivating and engaging your team and creating a culture to be proud of.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and managing all aspects of your team
• Having complete accountability for the results of the restaurant and will be focused on growing the business for the future
• Engaging your team with clear and achievable goals
• Being maniacal about building a strong culture in restaurant
• Having a focus on people, encouraging them to reach their full potential and develop a career with KFC

Job Requirements

Those who have previously joined us as Assistant Restaurant Managers have come from all kinds of backgrounds, from supermarkets and pubs, to high street retailers and banks. We look for pace of progression, breadth of exposure, tangible breakthrough results, ambition and a desire for career progression.

The Ideal candidate;

• will be an ambitious leader with a proven track record of:
• Driving sales growth
• Great passion and positive energy
• Strong retail Restaurant management experience
• Positively impacting their business
• Commercial decision making successes
• Demonstrating a strong sales focus
• Understanding P&L
• Providing coaching and support to a diverse team
• Basic knowledge of disciplinary and grievance processes
• Fantastic people development
• Strong communication skills at all levels
• Achieving great results in the right way

Benefits of the Job:

• A competitive starting salary
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) / 33 days holiday (inclusive of 8 Bank Holidays)
• Workplace Pension