KFC Restaurant General Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual awards trip

Leadership development program

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Free shift meals

Employee discounts

Job summary

A leading fast-food franchise is seeking a Restaurant General Manager in Jacksonville, Illinois. This role involves managing restaurant operations, leading a team, and ensuring profitability. Candidates should have prior management experience and the ability to train employees. Benefits include a bonus program, training, and various employee perks. Full-time position with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a General Manager in food service or retail.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects and stand for long shifts.
• Availability to close the restaurant at least two nights a week.

Responsibilities

• Control profitability by maintaining property inventory levels.
• Recruit, interview, and hire team members.
• Coach and train all employees to ensure restaurant success.

Skills

Management

Team Leadership

Profit and Loss Management

Operational Excellence

Job description

Job Overview

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. The RGM leads a team, implements strategies, and makes a real impact on our business.

Benefits

• Annual awards trip based on restaurant performance; top 10% of GMs in each region attend.
• Opportunity to develop leadership skills through our internal leadership development program.
• Employee perks such as cell‑phone discounts, a savings match program, and employee assistance services through KBP Cares.
• Free GED program, college scholarships, and online tuition.
• Medical, dental, vision benefits and accrued PTO.
• Free shift meals and employee discounts at KFC restaurants.
• Paid training.

Bonus Program

You will be eligible to participate in a bonus program, paid out every period based on restaurant performance.

Responsibilities

• 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 to operational excellence, ensuring restaurant success.
• Complete inventory counts every other week.
• Maintain a clean restaurant and provide an exceptional guest experience with friendliness and quality products.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a General Manager in food service or retail, 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, walk constantly for entire shifts, navigate confined spaces safely, and operate restaurant equipment.

What KBP Brings to the Table

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

Compensation

• 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.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Restaurants