Restaurant Assistant Manager — Lead, Elevate & Thrive

KFC Dumfries - Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus

Extra holidays

Life assurance

Free chicken & chips

Staff discount 25%

Gym discounts

High street perks

Wellbeing support

Job summary

KFC Dumfries - Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park is looking for an Assistant Restaurant General Manager to lead daily operations, inspire the team and ensure the guest experience meets the brand's standards.

You will own the shifts, coach your crew, hit performance KPIs, handle rostering and stock, and foster a welcoming environment where both colleagues and guests feel valued.

If you’re driven, collaborative and ready to grow with us, apply today.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams and leading shifts.
• Ability to coach and motivate the crew to exceed standards.
• Strong focus on operations and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the restaurant and drive performance.
• Train, coach and motivate the crew to exceed standards.
• Own KPIs and ensure shifts meet expectations.
• Manage admin tasks like rosters and stock.
• Create memorable guest experiences that turn first-timers into regulars.

Skills

Lead by example

People skills

Operations coordination

Job description

KFC Dumfries - Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park is looking for an Assistant Restaurant General Manager to lead daily operations, inspire the team and ensure the guest experience meets the brand's standards.

You will own the shifts, coach your crew, hit performance KPIs, handle rostering and stock, and foster a welcoming environment where both colleagues and guests feel valued.

If you’re driven, collaborative and ready to grow with us, apply today.