Restaurant GM: Drive Performance & Elevate Guest Experience

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC); Hailsham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £38k-£42k

Quarterly bonus

Extra holiday

Life assurance

Free chicken & chips every shift

Staff discount 25%

Gym discounts

200+ high street perks & cashback

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in the United Kingdom is seeking a Restaurant Manager who leads from the front, owns the numbers, and drives performance while building a team that not only meets but exceeds standards.

You will train and coach your people, keep operations tight and compliant, manage rosters and stock, and create guest experiences that turn first‑timers into loyal guests who return shift after shift.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Proven ability to drive performance and hit KPIs.
• Proficient in store operations, scheduling and stock management.
• Customer-centric mindset with focus on guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front, take full ownership of the restaurant and drive performance.
• Train, coach, and motivate your people to raise standards.
• Smash targets and own KPIs to deliver results every shift.
• Keep admin under control: rosters, stock, reporting, and compliance.
• Create unforgettable guest experiences that turn first-timers into regulars.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Operations discipline

Customer experience

Job description

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in the United Kingdom is seeking a Restaurant Manager who leads from the front, owns the numbers, and drives performance while building a team that not only meets but exceeds standards.

You will train and coach your people, keep operations tight and compliant, manage rosters and stock, and create guest experiences that turn first‑timers into loyal guests who return shift after shift.