Assistant Restaurant General Manager (Gillingham)

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

Job summary

A fast-food restaurant chain in Brompton is seeking a restaurant manager to oversee daily operations, support the team, and enhance guest experiences. The ideal candidate should have a strong ability to lead, manage performance targets, and create a positive atmosphere. This role offers a competitive salary between £32,000 - £35,000, as well as additional perks including quarterly bonuses and staff discounts.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus

Extra holiday

Free chicken & chips every shift

25% staff discount

Gym discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams and driving performance.
• Ability to support smooth operations under pressure.
• Understanding of efficient management practices.

Responsibilities

• Support team and manage daily operations.
• Train and motivate crew to exceed expectations.
• Ensure performance targets are met every shift.
• Oversee administrative tasks for efficiency.
• Create positive guest experiences.

Skills

Team leadership

Strong communication

Operational management

Job description

Overview

We sell the worlds best chicken. Weve done it for a long old time since 1939. Now, we proudly serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that started in Kentucky all those years ago. People who are original. Individual. Fresh. We come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We bring the graft and the laughs every day building our own community, as we serve our original recipe chicken to the ones were in. In our place, ambition grows. Careers build. Potential goes further. Our doors are open, and they can take you anywhere. If you join our team, we only ask one thing: that you be you, because that makes us, us.

Heres more about the job.

Role

Support the team, take charge of the day-to-day, and help hit performance goals while ensuring your team doesnt 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 is 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.

What we’d love from you

• You lead by example. Youve 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.

What’s in it for you

• Pay rate: 32,000 - 35,000
• Quarterly BONUS that rewards the hustle
• Extra holiday more time to recharge
• Life assurance weve 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

KFC for everyone: Whoever you are and wherever youre from, KFC is a place where you can bring the real you to work. Were 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 dont just welcome, we encourage applications from underrepresented groups in all industries. If youd 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. Well be there to help you be the real you.