Restaurant General Manager

KFC UK; Ardrossan; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Extra holiday

Life assurance

Free chicken & chips every shift

Staff discount 25%

Job summary

KFC UK in Ardrossan is seeking a committed restaurant leader to own operations, drive performance, and create a high-energy team environment where guests and staff thrive.

You will coach and develop your team, manage rosters, stock and reporting, and relentlessly push for an excellent guest experience. The role offers a £38,000–£42,000 salary plus a quarterly bonus, extra holiday, life assurance, and strong staff perks.

Qualifications

• Leads from the front and owns the restaurant operations.
• Builds and nurtures high-performing teams with coaching and development.
• Manages KPIs, targets, and daily performance with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead like you mean it by driving performance and setting the vibe.
• Train, coach and motivate your team to raise standards continually.
• Own rosters, stock, and reporting to keep operations running smoothly behind the scenes.
• Create an unforgettable guest experience and turn first-time guests into regulars.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Operations

Guest experience

Communication

Tools

POS system

Stock reporting

Job description

About the role

Lead from the front, take full ownership of the restaurant, 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.

What will you spend your time doing?

• Lead like you mean it – 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.

What we’d love from you

• 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.

What’s in it for you

• Pay rate: £38,000 – £42,000
• 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

Equality and inclusion

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 don’t just welcome; we encourage applications from under‑represented 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.