Assistant Manager

Fulenwider Group; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulenwider Group near Marion, NC is hiring an Assistant Manager to lead daily operations at the KFC location. You will oversee shift management, customer service, inventory, labor, and financial reporting to drive sales and ensure standards.

You must demonstrate strong leadership, effective communication, and a track record of developing staff, while maintaining compliance with food safety and company policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2–4 years supervisory experience in fast food / quick service / retail with P&L responsibility.
• Basic personal computer literacy.
• Must pass background check and drug test.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Able to tolerate standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Shift management – supervise shift managers and team, including scheduling.
• Customer service – ensure a positive dining experience and handle escalations.
• Employee management – train and develop employees and address performance.
• Food safety – maintain a safe work environment and compliance.
• Inventory management – monitor inventory and policy execution.
• Financial accountability – optimize profit and control costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People development

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Manager

Location: KFC 3334 S. NC-226, Marion, NC 28752 | E320028

As the Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day operations and meet all restaurant standards to include customer satisfaction, cash control/security procedures, inventory management, labor management, financial reporting, and growth of sales. The Assistant Manager builds a strong team that consistently provides customers with great food and a friendly experience.

The Assistant Manager must have strong leadership and communication skills, a track record of people development, and a positive attitude.

Essential Functions

• Shift management – ensure that shift managers and team members complete their tasks. Also involved in scheduling shifts and deployment of team.
• Customer service – ensure that customers have a positive dining experience and provide customer support in escalated situations.
• Employee management – supervises employees, develops employees and trains new hires. Ensure that employees consistently provide excellent service. Address performance issues.
• Food safety – ensure that the restaurant is a safe place for employees and customers to work and visit. Create a strong food safety environment.
• Inventory management – manage inventory and monitor the effective execution of company policies.
• Financial accountability – optimize profit and control costs.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2–4 years supervisory experience in either a fast food, quick service restaurant, food service or retail environment, including Profit and Loss responsibility.
• Basic personal computer literacy.
• Must pass background check criteria and drug test.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Able to tolerate standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs.