KFC General Manager

Kentucky Fried Chicken KFC; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-food restaurant in Lombard, Illinois, is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead their team and manage a $1 million+ business. In this role, you will enhance customer experiences while fostering a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate is a natural leader with a passion for customer service and a drive to succeed. This position offers an opportunity to thrive in a challenging and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old, valid driver’s license, reliable transportation.
• Energetic, honest, motivational, and fun personality that aligns with KFC’s culture.

Responsibilities

• Grow your team and deliver unforgettable customer experiences.
• Steer this high-performing restaurant.
• Steer a high‑performing restaurant with $1M+ in sales.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Problem-solving

High standards

Desire to learn and grow

Job description

At KFC, we feed the world. But we do more than fill people up. We fulfill their life. Our meals matter, and when we serve them with southern hospitality, we make our customer's day. Our jobs are more than a paycheck – they're about being independent, having fun, and making new friends.

As a Restaurant General Manager, you have the keys to a $1 million+ business. Grow your team, deliver unforgettable customer experiences, and earn the rewards that come with steering this high‑performing restaurant.

Requirements

• A natural leader who brings a winning team together and fosters a great workplace.
• Passion for making customers’ day, evidenced by a meticulous commitment to great‑tasting food and a big smile.
• Energetic, honest, motivational, and fun personality that aligns with KFC’s culture.
• High standards for self and team, with a drive to exceed them.
• Thrives in an ever‑changing restaurant business and embraces daily challenges.
• Minimum 18 years old, valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a desire to learn and grow.

Additional Information

This role is located at a restaurant that is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. All hiring decisions will be made by the franchisee, who will also be your employer and responsible for all employment matters.