KFC Assistant General Manager

Kentucky Fried Chicken KFC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone discounts

Savings match program

Free GED and college scholarships

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid training

Free shift meal and employee discount

Job summary

A leading fast-food restaurant in Detroit is seeking an Assistant General Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations. This role involves team management, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining financial performance. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of management experience in food service. The position offers competitive pay and various employee perks including medical benefits and a bonus program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Assistant General Manager in food service or retail, preferably in quick-serve.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects and operate restaurant equipment.
• Availability to close the restaurant at least two nights a week.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily restaurant operations and ensure adherence to standards.
• Lead and manage a team with training and performance appraisals.
• Manage inventory and maintain food safety protocols.
• Oversee financial aspects including cash management and expense control.
• Collaborate with the General Manager on growth strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Customer service

Inventory management

Financial management

Job description

Job Overview

Join to apply for the KFC Assistant General Manager role at Kentucky Fried Chicken KFC.

Be among the first 25 applicants. If you’re passionate about the fast‑paced world of restaurant management, we want you. At KFC, you will thrive in an environment where teamwork, exceptional service, and operational excellence are paramount. As an Assistant General Manager, you will contribute to KFC’s success and enjoy clear career growth opportunities within KBP Foods, one of the nation’s leading quick‑service restaurant organizations.

What’s in it for you

• Ability to develop your leadership skills and pursue General Manager or higher store‑level opportunities through our internal leadership development program.
• Employee perks such as cell phone discounts, savings match program, and employee assistance program through KBP Cares.
• Earn a GED for free, receive college scholarships, and enjoy free online tuition.
• Medical, dental, vision benefits and accrued PTO.
• Free shift meal and an employee discount at our KFC restaurants.
• Paid training.

Bonus Program: As an Assistant General Manager you will be eligible to participate in a bonus program, paid out each period based on restaurant performance.

What a day in the life of an Assistant General Manager might look like

• Supervise daily restaurant operations, ensuring adherence to KFC standards and policies.
• Lead and manage a team, including supporting the RGM with training, scheduling, and performance appraisals.
• Manage inventory, maintain food safety protocols, and address customer concerns.
• Oversee financial aspects, including cash management and expense control.
• Collaborate with the General Manager to develop growth strategies and maintain brand image.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Assistant General Manager in food service or a retail environment, with Profit & Loss responsibility preferably in a quick‑serve restaurant.
• Managers must be at least 18 years old.
• Availability to close the restaurant at least two nights a week.
• Ability to lift, carry, stack, push or pull heavy objects; stand and walk constantly for entire shifts; maneuver through compact spaces safely and operate restaurant equipment.

KBP Brands—who we are

KBP Foods, a part of KBP Brands, is a leading restaurant franchise group focused on creating a great place to work, a great place to eat, and a great place to own. Our growth includes over 1,000 restaurants in 20 years, opportunities in 31 states, and more than 50% of store leadership promoted internally in the last year. We value Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, Growth opportunities, and a positive culture.

Compensation

Assistant General Manager Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The expected starting compensation ranges for new hires in this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

• All other locations: $12.00 to $22.00 per hour
• Maryland: $16.00 to $19.00 per hour
• New York: $16.00 to $19.00 per hour
• New York City: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour
• Cincinnati, OH: $15.00 to $17.00 per hour
• Toledo, OH: $15.00 to $17.00 per hour