Restaurant Manager - KFC

Moto Hospitality; Southwaite; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Discounts on food & partner brands

Pension & life assurance

Career progression

Job summary

KFC Restaurant Manager role at Moto Hospitality in Southwaite Services on the M6 is a hands-on leadership position focused on people and performance. You will manage a high-volume operation, hit budget targets, and develop your team to uphold brand standards for memorable guest service.

We offer a strong bonus up to £8,320, on-site discounts, enhanced benefits, and clear progression toward Site Operations Manager as you drive excellence in the UK's rest stop experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams in high-volume hospitality or retail.
• Experience managing budgets and labour costs.
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills.
• Skilled in coaching, training, and succession planning.
• Calm, decisive under pressure.

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

Leadership

Budgeting & P&L

Team development

Customer service

Stakeholder management

Coaching & training

Job description

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

40hrs per week - £39,000 per annum

Southwaite Services, M6, Broadfield Road, Carlisle CA4 0NT

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

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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