Restaurant Manager - KFC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to £8,320

Discounts

Benefits

Progression

Job summary

KFC in Knutsford is seeking a Restaurant Manager who puts people first, running the site like it’s yours and transforming the UK rest stop experience with a memorable service standard.

You’ll lead a high-performing team, hit budget and P&L targets, uphold brand standards, and manage shifts from open to close to keep operations smooth under pressure—while enjoying a strong progression path and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams in high-volume hospitality.
• Budget and P&L management experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Hit and exceed budget and P&L targets for your KFC restaurant.
• Lead, develop, and coach 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 management

Stakeholder relations

Coaching and 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 want to hear from you.

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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