KFC - Team Leader / Shift Manager

K&Z Holdings Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Free food and drink on shift

25% staff discount

Job summary

K&Z Holdings Ltd is seeking a dedicated team leader to enhance operations in their Reading location. The role involves leading the team to meet targets, coaching crew members, and ensuring smooth daily operations. Candidates must possess strong leadership skills, be effective communicators, and maintain composure under pressure. Benefits include career progression opportunities, free food on shifts, and a staff discount of 25%.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams and bringing out the best in people.
• Ability to create a positive environment and keep the crew engaged.
• Stay calm and make smart decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team, driving the restaurant towards targets.
• Coach and support your team to ensure their growth and performance.
• Manage stock checks and shift plans to keep operations smooth.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Job description

About the Role

You’ll be right there on the floor, leading the team, keeping things running smooth, and making sure every guest leaves happy. It’s about setting the pace, lifting the vibe, and getting stuck in to make every shift count.

• Lead from the front: get stuck in with the team, setting the pace and driving the restaurant to hit targets and smash expectations.
• Build your crew up: coach, support, and celebrate your team—making sure everyone grows, learns, and brings their best to every shift.
• Keep it running smooth: from stock checks to shift plans, help keep things ticking behind the scenes so the front runs like clockwork.

Qualifications

• A natural leader: experience managing teams and knowing how to bring out the best in people when it counts.
• People person: create a buzz, lift others up, and keep the crew happy and focused.
• Cool under pressure: stay calm, think sharp, and make smart calls when it matters.

Benefits

• Take the first step toward a rewarding leadership career.
• Free food and drink on shift.
• 25% staff discount.

Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity

We promise that 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 encourage applications from under‑represented groups in all industries.

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