Restaurant General Manager: Lead, Inspire & Drive Results

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate

Quarterly bonus

Extra holiday

Life assurance

Free chicken & chips

Staff discount

Gym discounts

200+ high street perks & cashback

Wellbeing support

Job summary

KFC UK is seeking an energetic Restaurant General Manager to lead our restaurant in the England area. You will own the operation, drive performance, and shape the team and guest experience to exceed standards.

As a leader you will coach staff, manage KPIs, and ensure compliance while delivering exceptional service. The role offers a pathway to growth within a dynamic, customer-focused brand environment.

Qualifications

• You’ve led teams before and know how to bring out the best in people.
• You build strong teams, handle tough conversations, and foster a culture where everyone feels seen.
• You run a tight ship, keeping operations efficient, clean, and compliant even in chaos.

Responsibilities

• Lead with full ownership of the restaurant—drive performance, hit goals, and set the vibe.
• Train, coach, and motivate your people so they raise the standard beyond expectations.
• Own your KPIs and push the team to deliver every shift, every day.
• Stay on top of admin—rosters, stock, reporting—so operations run smoothly behind the scenes.
• Create unforgettable guest experiences that turn first-timers into regular guests.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Operations management

Job description

KFC UK is seeking an energetic Restaurant General Manager to lead our restaurant in the England area. You will own the operation, drive performance, and shape the team and guest experience to exceed standards.

As a leader you will coach staff, manage KPIs, and ensure compliance while delivering exceptional service. The role offers a pathway to growth within a dynamic, customer-focused brand environment.