Restaurant General Manager

York Road; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in Doncaster is seeking a Director to lead restaurant operations. You will own performance metrics, build and train a high-performing team, and ensure an unforgettable guest experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and prior experience managing teams. This full-time position comes with competitive pay, bonuses, and various employee benefits including free meals and discounts.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Quarterly bonus

Extra holiday

Life assurance

Free chicken & chips every shift

25% staff discount

Gym discounts

200 high street perks & cashback

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Director level required.
• Experience in managing teams and driving performance metrics.
• Ability to create a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the restaurant operations and ensure performance goals are met.
• Build and train a strong team to exceed standards.
• Oversee administrative tasks, stock, and reporting.

Skills

Credit risk

Aluminium

HVAC

Communication

Administration support

Job description

About the role

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.

What will you spend your time doing

• Lead like you mean it – take full ownership of the restaurant, drive performance, hit goals and set the vibe.
• Build a team worth following – train, coach and motivate so they don’t just meet the standard but 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

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

Benefits

• Pay rate – competitive.
• Quarterly bonus that rewards the hustle.
• Extra holiday.
• Life assurance.
• Free chicken & chips every shift.
• 25% staff discount.
• Gym discounts.
• 200 high street perks & cashback.
• Wellbeing support that actually helps.

Employment type

Full‑time.

Experience

Director level required.

Key skills

Credit risk, aluminium, HVAC, communication, administration support.

Equal opportunity statement

Every person who applies to a role at KFC will have an equal opportunity to work here regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion or sexual orientation. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups.