Shift Leader: Inspire the Team, Deliver Happy Shifts

KFC; Wath upon Dearne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food and drink on shift

25% staff discount

Job summary

KFC in the United Kingdom is recruiting a hands-on Restaurant Shift Leader to guide the team, hit targets and ensure guest happiness. You’ll lead from the floor, coach colleagues, manage stock and shift plans, and keep operations ticking behind the scenes.

You’ll bring proven leadership, resilience under pressure, and a passion for delivering great service. As part of our team you’ll enjoy early responsibility, be rewarded with staff benefits like free food on shift and a 25% staff discount, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading fast-food teams.
• Proven ability to train and develop staff.
• Strong communication under pressure.
• Customer-service oriented with a focus on guest happiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front, setting pace and driving the restaurant to hit targets.
• Build your crew, coach and support, ensuring growth and learning on each shift.
• Keep operations running smoothly with stock checks and shift planning behind the scenes.
• Demonstrate natural leadership and bring out the best in people when it counts.
• Be a people person who creates a positive energy and keeps the team focused.
• Stay calm and make smart decisions in a fast-moving environment.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Coaching

Stock management

Customer focus

Communication

Job description

KFC in the United Kingdom is recruiting a hands-on Restaurant Shift Leader to guide the team, hit targets and ensure guest happiness. You’ll lead from the floor, coach colleagues, manage stock and shift plans, and keep operations ticking behind the scenes.

You’ll bring proven leadership, resilience under pressure, and a passion for delivering great service. As part of our team you’ll enjoy early responsibility, be rewarded with staff benefits like free food on shift and a 25% staff discount, and