Team Leader

Alderforce Area 6; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-food chain in Maidstone seeks a Team Leader to guide and inspire the staff, ensuring top-notch service and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include a competitive pay rate, free meals on shift, and staff discounts. If you’re ready to join a dynamic team and help us deliver unforgettable customer experiences, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Free food and drink on shift

25% staff discount

Qualifications

• Natural leader with experience managing teams.
• Excellent communication skills to motivate staff.
• Ability to make quick decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and ensure targets are met.
• Coach and support crew members.
• Manage stock and shift plans effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Team leader

Welcome to KFC. Home of the real ones.

We sell the world’s best chicken. We’ve done it for a long old time — since 1939, when the idea of finger lickin’ good chicken popped into our Colonel’s head. Now, we proudly serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that started in Kentucky all those years ago.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• A natural leader with experience managing teams and the ability to bring out the best in people when it counts.
• A people person who creates a buzz, lifts others up, and knows how to keep the crew happy and focused.
• Cool under pressure—calm, sharp, and able to make smart calls when it matters.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate.
• Free food and drink on shift.
• 25% staff discount.

Our promise

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 under‑represented groups in all industries.

If you’d like any additional support with your application, or have any additional requirements during the recruitment process, just let us know. We’ll be there to help you be the real you.

Ready? If you’re ready to be part of our community, now’s the time to apply.