Restaurant Manager - KFC

Moto Hospitality; Southwaite; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

On-site discounts

Enhanced benefits

Progression

Job summary

Moto Hospitality is recruiting a KFC Restaurant Manager at Southwaite Services on the M6. You’ll lead a team in a high-volume hospitality environment, delivering memorable service and upholding brand standards while driving commercial performance.

This role offers an annual bonus, progression opportunities, and enhanced benefits. You’ll manage budgets, develop people, and create a great guest experience in a fast-paced rest-stop setting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in high-volume hospitality or catering.
• Proven track record in budgeting, P&L, and labour cost management.
• Strong relationship-building with stakeholders at all levels.

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

Budget management

P&L

Team development

Customer service

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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