Team Leader

Iceking Restaurants; Ewell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food and drink on shift

25% staff discount

Job summary

A leading fast-food restaurant in Ewell is looking for a team leader to oversee daily operations and manage team performance. This role involves setting the pace for service, coaching staff, and ensuring that everything runs smoothly during shifts. Ideal candidates will have team management experience and strong interpersonal skills to maintain a motivated and effective crew. You'll enjoy benefits like free food on shift and a staff discount.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams and bringing out the best in people.
• Ability to create a positive atmosphere and engage team members.
• Capable of staying calm and making decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and drive the restaurant to meet targets.
• Coach and support team members for their growth.
• Manage stock checks and shift plans for smooth operations.

Skills

Team management experience

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

About the role

You’ll be right there on the floor, leading the team, keeping things running smooth, and making sure every guest leaves happy. It’s about setting the pace, lifting the vibe, and getting stuck in to make every shift count.

What will you spend your time doing?

• Lead from the front. You’ll get stuck in with the team, setting the pace and driving the restaurant to hit targets and smash expectations.
• Build your crew up. You’ll coach, support, and celebrate your team—making sure everyone grows, learns, and brings their best to every shift.
• Keep it running smooth. From stock checks to shift plans, you’ll help keep things ticking behind the scenes so the front runs like clockwork.

What we'd love from you

• A natural leader. You’ve got experience managing teams—and you know how to bring out the best in people when it counts.
• People person, through and through. You create a buzz, lift others up, and know how to keep the crew happy and focused.
• Cool under pressure. Things can move fast—you stay calm, think sharp, and make smart calls when it matters.

What’s in it for you

• Take the first step toward a rewarding leadership career.
• Free food and drink on shift
• 25% staff discount

Equal opportunity

Our promise is this: every person who applies to a role at KFC, regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion or sexual orientation, will have an equal opportunity to work here. We don’t just welcome, we encourage applications from underrepresented groups in all industries. If you’d like any additional support with your application, have a disability or condition that may affect your performance during the recruitment process, or have any other requirements—just let us know. We’ll be there to help you be the real you.