Team Leader

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-food restaurant chain in the UK is seeking a natural leader to manage and motivate their team. The role involves ensuring smooth operations, coaching team members, and driving performance to meet restaurant targets. Candidates should have strong people skills, be calm under pressure, and possess excellent communication abilities. Benefits include free food on shift and a discount.

Benefits

Free food and drink on shift

25% staff discount

Opportunity for leadership career advancement

Qualifications

• Natural leader with team management experience.
• Strong people skills and a positive, motivating attitude.
• Calm under pressure and capable of making quick, smart decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front, setting pace and driving restaurant to hit targets.
• Coach, support, and celebrate team growth and performance.
• Manage stock checks and shift plans to ensure smooth operations.
• Create a positive and engaging work environment.
• Stay calm and make smart decisions under pressure.

Skills

Team management

People skills

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Job description

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. 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, help keep things ticking behind the scenes so the front runs like clockwork.
• A natural leader. Experience managing teams and bring out the best in people when it counts.
• People person, through and through. Create buzz, lift others up, and keep the crew happy and focused.
• Cool under pressure. Things move fast—you stay calm, think sharp, and make smart calls when it matters.

Qualifications

• Natural leader with team management experience.
• Strong people skills and a positive, motivating attitude.
• Calm under pressure and capable of making quick, smart decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity

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. KFC encourages applications from underrepresented groups. If you need additional support during the recruitment process, let us know and we’ll be there to help you be yourself.