Assistant Manager

KFC - FMI llc; New Byram (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Advancement opportunities

Employee discounts

College credits

Job summary

KFC in Mississippi is seeking an Assistant Manager to grow into restaurant leadership. You will partner with the Restaurant General Manager to drive guest experience, uphold cleanliness, and ensure hot and fresh meals in a fast‑paced environment.

This role focuses on mentoring team members, training new hires, and communicating promotions and business updates. On‑site, team‑centered atmosphere with advancement opportunities and perks like bursaries and discounts.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Restaurant General Manager on success metrics and lead restaurant team to reach goals
• Ownership of the guest experience that includes friendly interactions, a clean restaurant and hot & fresh meals
• Grow and mentor team through training and hiring
• Effectively communicate goals, promotions, business updates, etc
• Lead the overall positive and collaborate family environment
• Success Factors: Leads by example with high standards in customer service, cleanliness and quality

Job description

At KFC, we’re proud to serve more than just delicious food — we serve moments that matter. We’re in the business of making people’s day, one bucket at a time. Our meals bring comfort, our service brings joy, and together, they create an experience that keeps our customers coming back. Working at KFC means more than clocking in and out. It’s about building skills, growing your confidence, and being part of a team that feels like family. Whether you're serving up the Colonel’s famous Original Recipe or welcoming guests with a warm smile, you’re playing a key role in something bigger.As part of our family we offer you:Competitive compensations and advancement opportunitiesWork Perks!Bursary programEmployee DiscountsEarn college credits!On site itemsFun work atmosphere!The Assistant Manager role provides a training ground for restaurant management. As your leadershipresponsibilities expand, you will see how your influence impacts the business and your team’s success.What You Will Do: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-pace environmentValues customer service and positively impacting our guest’s experiencePractices high quality food and cleanliness standards