KFC Restaurant General Manager

Kentucky Fried Chicken KFC; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual awards trip based on performance

Leadership development program

Employee Assistance Program

Free shift meals

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Job summary

A leading fast-food franchise is seeking a Restaurant General Manager in Michigan to lead a team and drive operational excellence. Responsibilities include managing profitability, recruiting staff, and ensuring a positive guest experience. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of management experience and a passion for growth and employee development. The role offers competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and employee benefits including medical and educational perks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as General Manager in food service or retail environment, preferably in QSR.
• Managers must be at least 18 years old.
• Availability to close the restaurant at least two nights a week.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, stand and walk constantly.

Responsibilities

• Control profitability and maintain property inventory levels.
• Recruit, interview and hire team members.
• Coach and train employees in operational excellence.
• Complete inventory counts every other week.
• Ensure restaurant cleanliness and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership skills

Profit & loss management

Coaching and training

Cleanliness and quality service

Job description

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

Looking for a rewarding career in the fast‑food industry? KBP Foods, a leading franchisee of KFC, is hiring a Restaurant General Manager for our growing team. With over 800 locations nationwide, we offer an exciting work environment and numerous opportunities for advancement. As the Restaurant General Manager, you will have the chance to lead a team, implement strategies, and make a real impact on the success of our business. Join our team and be part of a company that values its employees and promotes a positive work culture.

What's in it for you?

• Annual awards trip based on restaurant performance. Top 10 % of GMs in each region attend.
• Ability to develop your leadership skills and seek above‑store level opportunities with our internal leadership development program.
• Employee perks such as cell phone discounts; Saving Match Program; Employee Assistance Program through KBP Cares.
• Earn your GED for free, college scholarships and 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 a Restaurant General Manager, you will be eligible to participate in a bonus program, which is paid out every period, based on restaurant performance.

What a day in the life of a Restaurant General Manager looks like:

• Control profitability by following cash control/security procedures, maintaining property inventory levels, managing labor, reviewing financial reports, and taking appropriate actions.
• Recruit, interview and hire team members, shift managers and assistant general managers.
• Coach and train all employees in operational excellence to ensure restaurant success.
• Complete inventory counts every other week.
• Ensure the restaurant is kept clean, and the team provides an exceptional visit for guests with friendliness and a quality product.

What you bring to the table

• Minimum 1 year of experience as General Manager in food service or retail environment, including profit & loss responsibility, preferably in quick‑serve restaurant (QSR).
• 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.

What KBP brings to the table

KBP Foods, a part of KBP Brands, is a leading restaurant franchise group with a clear vision: to create a great place to work, a great place to eat, and a great place to own. We're looking for dedicated individuals that align with our core values and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging (DEIB+), Growth Opportunities, and a Positive Culture.

• • Grown to over 1,000 restaurants in 20 years.
• • Opportunities in 31 states.
• • Over 50 % of store leadership has been promoted internally in the last year.

Additional Info

Restaurant General Manager employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location and other factors permitted by law and will be discussed during the hiring process. The expected starting compensation ranges for new hires in this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

• State of Maryland: $53,000 to $58,000
• State of New York: $55,000 to $60,000
• New York City: $65,000 to $70,000
• Cincinnati, OH: $54,000 to $58,000