Assistant Manager

KF; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

KFC is seeking an Assistant Manager in Michigan to partner with the General Manager and drive restaurant performance. You will lead a high-energy team, ensure the guest experience remains excellent, and uphold cleanliness and food quality standards.

You will grow and mentor staff through hands-on training and onboarding, while communicating goals and updates to keep the operation aligned with brand expectations. This role requires a strong, customer-focused leader in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a fast-paced restaurant team.
• Strong customer service focus and standards.
• Ability to train and develop team members.
• Experience hiring and onboarding new staff.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Restaurant General Manager on success metrics and lead the restaurant team to reach goals.
• Own the guest experience, ensuring friendly interactions, a clean restaurant, and hot & fresh meals.
• Grow and mentor the team through training and hiring initiatives.
• Effectively communicate goals, promotions, and business updates to the team.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Training

Hiring/onboarding

Job description

The assistant manager role provides a training ground for restaurant management. As your leadership responsibilities expand, you will see how your influence impacts the business and your team’s success.Assistant Manager Responsibilities:Partner with the Restaurant General Manager on success metrics and lead restaurant team to reach goalsOwnership of the guest experience that includes friendly interactions, a clean restaurant and hot & fresh mealsGrow and mentor team through training and hiringEffectively communicate goals, promotions, business updates, etcLead the overall positive and collaborate family environmentSuccess Factors:Leads by example with high standards in customer service, cleanliness and qualityUtilizes resources for effective training and development of teamBuilds a team through selecting and onboarding new hiresTakes absolute pride in everything you do and KFC’s valuesGoal-oriented leader that enjoys a fast-paced environmentValues customer service and positively impacting our guest’s experiencePractices high quality food and cleanliness standardsAdditional Info:You must be 18 years old with a valid driver’s license and reliable, personal transportationKeep in mind that this is just basic information. You’ll find out more after you apply. Independently –owned franchised or licensed locations may have different requirements and are solely responsible for setting the terms and conditions of employment for their restaurants.If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation any time by contacting the location nearest you.This job posting is for a position in a restaurant that is independently owned and operated by a KFC franchisee. This means your application will be reviewed only by the franchisee who is solely responsible for any hiring decisions. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer and is alone responsible for any and all employment related matters.