KFC Assistant General Manager

Kentucky Fried Chicken KFC; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone discounts

Savings match program

Free GED and college scholarships

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Free shift meals

Paid training

Job summary

A leading quick-service restaurant chain is seeking an Assistant General Manager in Elkton, Maryland. You will oversee daily operations, lead a team, and ensure customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates have experience in food service or retail, strong leadership skills, and are at least 18 years old. This position offers competitive pay and numerous employee benefits, including medical insurance and paid training.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as an Assistant General Manager in food service or retail.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily restaurant operations.
• Lead and manage a team.
• Manage inventory and financial aspects.
• Collaborate with the General Manager.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team management

Inventory management

Customer service

Job description

Join us as a KFC Assistant General Manager at Kentucky Fried Chicken KFC, where teamwork, exceptional service, and operational excellence are paramount. In this role you’ll contribute to KFC’s success while enjoying clear career growth opportunities within KBP Foods, one of the nation’s leading quick‑service restaurant organizations.

What’s in it for you:

• Develop your leadership skills and seek General Manager or higher store‑level opportunities through our internal leadership development program.
• Employee perks such as cell phone discounts, a savings match program, and the KBP Cares Employee Assistance Program.
• Earn a GED for free, access college scholarships, and enjoy free online tuition.
• Medical, dental, vision benefits and accrued PTO.
• Free shift meals and employee discounts at all KFC restaurants.
• Paid training.

Bonus Program

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

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

• Supervise daily restaurant operations, ensuring adherence to KFC standards and policies.
• Lead and manage a team, supporting the Regional General Manager 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 one 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.
• 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.

What KBP brings to the table

• Over 1,000 restaurants in 20 years.
• Opportunities in 31 states.
• More than 50% of store leadership promoted internally in the last year.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, growth opportunities, and a positive culture.

Compensation

Assistant General Manager compensation is commensurate with skill and experience. The starting range varies by location:

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