Shift-Lead Assistant Manager — £29k + Bonus, Meal Allowance

Welcome Break; Calderdale; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Bonus schemes

Staff discounts

Paid breaks

Wellbeing support

Employee portal benefits

Annual incentive

Onsite parking

Uniform provided

Job summary

Welcome Break is seeking an Assistant Manager for its KFC unit in the UK. You will lead the team on shift, maintain high standards, and ensure every customer enjoys a warm welcome and great experience. The role offers hands-on leadership with training to grow into a Store Manager position.

You’ll support the Store Manager across service, safety, people and performance, coach on shift, assist with stock and routines, and ensure a clean, well-organised unit ready for busy periods.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Supervisor, Team Leader, or Assistant Manager in busy retail, hospitality, or customer service.
• Delivers great customer service and welcoming experience.
• Motivates, coaches, and develops others on shift.
• Able to juggle priorities, stay organised, and stay focused in a busy environment.
• Understands standards, compliance and delivering strong sales performance.
• Ambitious with a clear progression path.

Responsibilities

• You’ll help lead the team day to day, keep standards high, and make sure every customer gets a warm welcome and a great experience.
• You’ll support the Store Manager in KFC across service, safety, people, and commercial performance, coaching the team on shift, helping to manage stock and routines, and making sure the unit is clean, well-organised, and ready for every rush.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Customer service

Team coaching

Retail/hospitality

Job description

Welcome Break is seeking an Assistant Manager for its KFC unit in the UK. You will lead the team on shift, maintain high standards, and ensure every customer enjoys a warm welcome and great experience. The role offers hands-on leadership with training to grow into a Store Manager position.

You’ll support the Store Manager across service, safety, people and performance, coach on shift, assist with stock and routines, and ensure a clean, well-organised unit ready for busy periods.