General Manager

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC); Truro; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular fast-food restaurant in Truro is looking for a dynamic leader to manage operations and drive performance. You will build and motivate a team while ensuring operational efficiency and an exceptional guest experience. The ideal candidate has strong team management skills and a passion for customer satisfaction. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses for performance, and various employee benefits to enhance your quality of life.

Benefits

£35,000 – £40,000 pay rate

Quarterly bonus

Extra holiday

Life assurance

Free chicken & chips every shift

25% staff discount

Gym discounts

200+ high street perks

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Managed teams with proven leadership skills.
• Created strong, cohesive team culture.
• Ensured efficient and compliant operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of restaurant operations.
• Train, coach, and motivate team members.
• Achieve and surpass performance goals.
• Manage admin tasks like rosters and stock.
• Enhance guest experience and build loyalty.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Operational efficiency

Job description

Overview

Lead from the front, take full ownership of the restaurant, and smash performance goals while building a team that doesn’t just meet standards but exceeds them. Own the numbers, the vibe, and the experience, keeping everything running smoothly while creating a space where both guests and the team thrive.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the restaurant – drive performance, hit goals, and set the vibe.
• Build a team worth following – train, coach, and motivate your people so they don’t just meet the standard, they raise it.
• Smash the targets – own your KPIs and push the team to deliver every shift, every day.
• Keep it tight – stay on top of the admin – rosters, stock, reporting so everything runs smooth behind the scenes.
• Make the guest experience unforgettable – turn first‑timers into regulars by creating moments that hit different.

Qualifications

• You lead from the front – you’ve managed teams before and know how to bring the best out of people.
• You get people – you build strong teams, handle tough conversations, and create a culture where everyone feels seen.
• You run a tight ship – you know how to keep operations efficient, clean, and compliant – even when it’s chaos.

Benefits

• £35,000 – £40,000 pay rate
• 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

Equal Opportunity

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.