Restaurant General Manager

JR United Kingdom; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join KFC as a Restaurant General Manager in Woolwich, leading a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences while managing smooth operations. We're looking for a dynamic leader who can drive performance and inspire their team, with a strong commitment to inclusivity and personal growth.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus rewarding your efforts

Extra holiday to recharge

Free chicken & chips on every shift

Gym discounts

200+ perks & cashback offers

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams and inspiring others.
• Ability to build strong teams, handle tough conversations, and foster an inclusive culture.
• Capable of maintaining clean, compliant, and efficient operations even under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the restaurant—drive performance, achieve goals, and set the tone.
• Train, coach, and motivate staff to excel and raise the standard.
• Oversee admin tasks such as rosters, stock, and reporting.

Skills

Leadership skills

People skills

Operational efficiency

Job description

Restaurant General Manager, London (Woolwich)

Client: KFC UK

Location: London (Woolwich), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

1

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Welcome to KFC. Home of the real ones.

We sell the world’s best chicken. Since 1939, when the idea of finger lickin’ good chicken was born, we’ve proudly served over 1000 communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing our iconic reputation from Kentucky to your local area.

We value originality, individuality, and freshness. Our team comes to work to be themselves and to make something of themselves. We work hard and have fun every day, building our community as we serve our original recipe chicken to our customers.

In our environment, ambition grows, careers develop, and potential expands. Our doors are open, and they can take you anywhere.

If you join our team, we only ask one thing: That you be yourself. Because that makes us, us.

About the role

Lead from the front, take full ownership of the restaurant, and exceed performance goals while building a team that surpasses standards. Manage the numbers, the atmosphere, and the customer experience, ensuring smooth operations and a thriving environment for guests and staff alike.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead with purpose: Take full ownership of the restaurant—drive performance, achieve goals, and set the tone.
• Build a strong team: Train, coach, and motivate your staff to excel and raise the standard.
• Achieve targets: Own your KPIs and push your team to deliver consistently.
• Manage operations: Oversee admin tasks such as rosters, stock, and reporting to ensure smooth running behind the scenes.
• Create memorable guest experiences: Turn first-time visitors into regulars by creating unique moments.

What we look for:

• Leadership skills: Experience managing teams and inspiring others.
• People skills: Ability to build strong teams, handle tough conversations, and foster an inclusive culture.
• Operational efficiency: Capable of maintaining clean, compliant, and efficient operations even under pressure.

Our commitment

We hire people, not staff. We value real lives and aspirations, and we invest in your potential. At KFC, everyone is welcome regardless of background or identity. We support your growth and give you the freedom to be yourself.

What’s in it for you:

• Quarterly bonus rewarding your efforts
• Extra holiday to recharge
• Free chicken & chips on every shift
• Gym discounts
• 200+ perks & cashback offers
• Wellbeing support

Equal opportunity

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. All applicants will receive equal consideration, regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion, or sexual orientation. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

If you need support during the application process or have specific requirements, please let us know. We’re here to help you be your best self.

Ready to join us?

If you’re excited to be part of our community, apply now. Don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes—we’d still love to hear from you.