Restaurant General Manager

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

Job summary

A leading fast-food restaurant chain in Penzance seeks a Restaurant Manager to take full ownership of the restaurant. You'll lead a team to exceed performance targets while ensuring an exceptional guest experience. Ideal candidates have prior management experience and a passion for team development. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including quarterly bonuses and staff discounts.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus

Extra holiday

Life assurance

Free chicken & chips every shift

25% staff discount

Gym discounts

200+ high street perks

Qualifications

• Previous experience in managing teams and driving performance.
• Ability to create a positive team culture and handle tough conversations.
• Strong operational skills, maintaining efficiency and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the restaurant to achieve performance goals.
• Train, coach, and motivate the team.
• Manage KPIs and ensure smooth operations.
• Create an unforgettable guest experience.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Operations management

Job description

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 you'll spend your time doing?

• Lead like you mean it. You'll take full ownership of the restaurant – 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 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'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.

Pay and benefits

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

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 underrepresented groups in all industries.

Ready?
We hope so. If you're ready to be part of our community, now's the time to apply.

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