KFC Restaurant General Manager

Kentucky Fried Chicken KFC; Homewood (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual awards trip

Free GED and college scholarships

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid training

Free shift meals

Job summary

A leading fast-food franchise in Homewood, IL, is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead a team and drive business success. The ideal candidate will have experience in food service and be able to manage inventory, profitability, and staff training. This position offers leadership development, various perks, and a bonus program based on restaurant performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as a General Manager in food service or retail.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Availability to close the restaurant at least two nights a week.

Responsibilities

• Control profitability by maintaining cash control and financial reporting.
• Recruit, interview, and hire team members and managers.
• Coach and train staff to ensure restaurant success.
• Manage inventory counts every other week.
• Maintain cleanliness and ensure exceptional guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Operational excellence

Profitability control

Job description

Job Overview

Be a Restaurant General Manager at Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) through KBP Foods, a leading franchisee with over 800 nationwide locations. In this role you will lead a team, execute strategies, and drive business success.

What’s in it for you

• Annual awards trip based on restaurant performance (Top 10% of GMs in each region attend).
• Leadership development program for growth to higher‑level roles.
• Employee perks: cell‑phone discount, saving match program, employee assistance program through KBP Cares.
• Education benefits: free GED, college scholarships, and free online tuition.
• Medical, dental, vision benefits and accrued PTO.
• Free shift meals and employee discount at KFC restaurants.
• Paid training.

Bonus Program

Eligible to participate in a quarterly bonus program tied to restaurant performance.

Responsibilities

• Control profitability by maintaining cash control/security procedures, property inventory levels, labor costs, and financial reporting.
• Recruit, interview and hire team members, shift managers, and assistant general managers.
• Coach and train staff in operational excellence to ensure restaurant success.
• Manage inventory counts every other week.
• Maintain cleanliness and ensure exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as a General Manager in food service or retail, preferably in a quick‑serve restaurant (QSR) with P & L responsibility.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Availability to close the restaurant at least two nights a week.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, stack, push or pull heavy objects and remain standing or walking continuously during shifts.

Company Culture

KBP Foods is dedicated to a great place to work, great place to eat, and great place to own. We emphasize diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging (DEIB+), growth opportunities, and a positive culture.

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with skill, experience, location, and applicable law. Starting ranges vary by state:

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

Eligible for the standard bonus program and benefits as described above.