Restaurant General Manager

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

Job summary

A leading fast-food chain in Maidstone is seeking an enthusiastic leader to take ownership of the restaurant. The role involves driving performance, managing a motivated team, and ensuring operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience managing teams, a knack for enhancing guest experiences, and the ability to maintain compliance in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee perks, including a quarterly bonus and staff discounts.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus

Extra holiday

Life assurance

Free chicken & chips

25% staff discount

Gym discounts

200+ high-street perks

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams and driving performance.
• Ability to handle tough conversations and create strong teams.
• Expertise in maintaining operational efficiency and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance and achieve goals.
• Train, coach, and motivate team members.
• Manage administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.
• Enhance the guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Operational efficiency

Job description

We sell the world's best chicken. We've been delighted our customers with iconic Kentucky-style chicken since 1939. We proudly serve 1,000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, encouraging people to bring their authentic selves to work and create memorable moments for guests.

About the role

Lead from the front, take full ownership of the restaurant, smash performance goals, and build a team that exceeds standards. Own the numbers, the vibe, and the experience, keeping everything running smoothly while creating an environment 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 raise the standard.
• Smash the targets. Own your KPIs and push the team to deliver every shift.
• Keep it tight. Stay on top of admin – rosters, stock, reporting – so everything runs smoothly 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 have 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 keep operations efficient, clean, and compliant – even when it's chaos.

What's in it for you

• Pay rate: £35,000 – £40,000
• 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

KFC for everyone

Whoever you are and wherever you're from, KFC is a place where you can bring the real you to work.

KFC welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. We support you in being yourself and provide equal opportunity for all, regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion, or sexual orientation. We encourage applications from under‑represented groups in all industries.

If you need additional support during the recruitment process, have a disability or condition that may affect your performance, or have any other requirements, let us know – we’ll be there to help you be the real you.

Ready to join our community? Apply now. We’ll still love hearing from you if you’re not ticking every box.