Team Leader

KFC Huntingdon - Tower Field; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food and drink on shift

25% staff discount

Job summary

KFC Huntingdon - Tower Field is looking for a natural leader to fill the role of Team Leader. You will drive the team to meet performance targets while coaching and developing your crew. The role requires management experience in a fast-paced environment where staying calm under pressure is essential.

Enjoy benefits such as free food during shifts and a 25% staff discount as you take the first step toward a rewarding leadership career.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Strong decision-making capabilities in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and drive restaurant performance.
• Coach and support team members for personal growth.
• Manage stock checks and shift plans to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Natural leadership

Team management

Calm under pressure

Effective communication

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

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.