Team Leader

KFC Linwood; Paisley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-food chain is seeking a Teamleader to manage the restaurant floor in Paisley, Scotland. In this role, you will lead by example, coach your team, and ensure exceptional service for every guest. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience and a knack for motivating others. This position offers free food on shift and a generous staff discount, providing an opportunity to kickstart a rewarding career in hospitality.

Benefits

Free food and drink on shift

25% staff discount

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams and bringing out the best in people.
• Ability to create a positive atmosphere and keep the crew focused.
• Skill in staying calm and making smart decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and ensure smooth operation on the floor.
• Coach and support team members to achieve targets.
• Handle stock checks and shift plans to maintain efficiency.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Team Building

Calm Under Pressure

People Skills

Job description

Teamleader

Welcome to KFC. Home of the real ones.

We sell the world's best chicken. We've done it for a long time since 1939 when the idea of finger‑lickin good chicken popped into our Colonel's head. 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.

People who are original, individual, fresh. We come to work to be ourselves and to make something of ourselves. We bring the grit and the laughs every day building our own community as we serve our original recipe chicken to the ones we're in.

In our place ambition grows. Careers go further. Our doors are open and they can take you anywhere.

If you join our team we only ask one you be you.

Because that makes us us.

Sounds good Great. Here’s more about the job.

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. Its 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 rest of 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 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.

Keeping it real

We don’t hire staff we hire people. People with real lives and aspirations building real careers. Each of us has something special to add to the mix we call work and we always encourage you to add your perspective.

See at KFC everyone’s welcome whatever your background and whatever future you’re creating. We look out for you because you’re one of us not because you work for us. We invest in your potential because it's what we've always done. But most of all we give you the freedom to be you wherever (and whoever) you happen to be.

What’s in it for you

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

KFC for everyone

Whoever you are and wherever you’re from KFC is a place where you can bring the real you to work. We’re here to support you in being yourself whether you work with us or are trying to.

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 dont just welcome we encourage applications from under‑represented groups in all industries.

If you’d like any additional support with your application

Your application if you 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.

Ready? We hope so. If you’re ready to be part of our community now the time to apply. Worried you aren’t ticking all the boxes? Don’t - we’d still love to hear from you.

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1