Above Restaurant Leader

Lyon Management Co., INC.; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyon Management Co., INC. is seeking an Above Restaurant Leader (ARL) to oversee multiple KFC locations in Valdosta, Georgia. The ARL will drive business performance, ensuring operational excellence and supporting restaurant-level leaders.

Key responsibilities include managing stores, driving sales, ensuring brand standards, and hiring and developing strong leaders. This role requires a focus on consistent execution and business growth across all assigned restaurants.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership capabilities in managing teams across multiple locations.
• Strong understanding of sales strategies and operational excellence.
• Ability to monitor and analyze financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple stores by coaching Restaurant General Managers (RGMs) and their teams.
• Drive sales and profitability through strategic planning and performance tracking.
• Ensure brand standards in food quality, cleanliness, and customer service.
• Hire, train, and develop leaders to build strong, capable teams.
• Monitor financial performance, including budgets, labor costs, and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and legal requirements.

Skills

Coaching and mentoring

Sales strategies

Team development

Financial performance management

Compliance knowledge

Job description

An Above Restaurant Leader (ARL)at KFC is responsible for overseeing multiple restaurant locations within a specific region. The role focuses on driving overall business performance, ensuring operational excellence, and supporting restaurant-level leaders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing multiple storesby coaching Restaurant General Managers (RGMs) and their teams
• Driving sales and profitabilitythrough strategic planning and performance tracking
• Ensuring brand standardsin food quality, cleanliness, and customer service
• Hiring, training, and developing leadersto build strong, capable teams
• Monitoring financial performance, including budgets, labor costs, and inventory
• Ensuring compliancewith company policies, safety regulations, and legal requirements

Overall, the ARL acts as a bridge between corporate leadership and individual restaurants, focusing on consistent execution, team development, and business growth across their assigned area.