Restaurant Manager - KFC

Moto; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to £8,320

On-site discounts up to 60%

Enhanced benefits

Career progression

Job summary

KFC in Knutsford is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead a high-volume site with a 40-hour week, driving budget performance, people development, and top-tier service. You will manage shifts, foster a culture of excellence, and ensure brand standards are met while delivering memorable customer experiences.

Join a team focused on growth, with opportunities to progress toward Site Operations Manager as you coach and empower your staff in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams in high-volume retail, catering, or hospitality.
• Track record of managing budgets, P&L, labour costs, and driving efficiencies.
• Strong relationship-builder with stakeholders at all levels.
• Skilled at motivating teams through coaching, training, and succession planning.
• Calm, decisive, and focused when the pace picks up.

Responsibilities

• Hit and exceed budget & P&L targets for your KFC restaurant.
• Lead, support, and develop your team so every colleague feels valued and ready to grow.
• Deliver exceptional brand standards and drive consistently brilliant customer service.
• Lead shifts from open to close, keeping everything running smoothly under pressure.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

P&L experience

Stakeholder relationships

Coaching & training

Job description

KFC Restaurant Manager - Lead the UK's Rest Stop Revolution

40hrs per week - £35,000 to £37,500pa

Address: Knutsford Services, J18/19, M6, Knutsford WA16 0TL

As Restaurant Manager, you'll know it's about putting people first. You'll turn every visit into a standout experience, running your store like it's yours and building the winning culture we're aiming for. At KFC, you'll lead the charge, getting your team fired up to deliver a memorable service as we transform the UK's rest stop experience.

What's in it for you

• Annual bonus up to £8,320 -20% of your base salary, depending on location and performance

• On-Site Discounts - Up to 60% colleague discount for you, family & friends at Costa Coffee, Pret, M&S Simply Food, Burger King, Greggs, KFC, WHSmith and more

• Enhanced benefits - pension, sick pay, maternity/paternity, and life assurance

• Real progression - funded qualifications and a clear path to Site Operations Manager

What you'll be doing

• Hit and exceed budget & P&L targets for your KFC restaurant

• Lead, support, and develop your team so every colleague feels valued and ready to grow

• Deliver exceptional brand standards and drive consistently brilliant customer service

• Lead shifts from open to close, keeping everything running smoothly under pressure

What you'll bring

• Proven experience leading teams in high-volume retail, catering, or hospitality

• Track record of managing budgets, P&L, labour costs, and driving efficiencies

• Strong relationship-builder with stakeholders at all levels

• Skilled at motivating teams through coaching, training, and succession planning

• Calm, decisive, and focused when the pace picks up

Already an Assistant Manager or Deputy Manager ready to step up? Or a current Restaurant, Catering, Retail, General or Store Manager hunting your next challenge?

We champion flexible working - whether that's adjusted hours, compressed weeks, or fixed shifts, we'll help you find a pattern that works for your life.

Moto, a place where ambition grows, careers click into gear, and potential travels far.

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