KFC Restaurant General Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual awards trip for top performers

Leadership development program

Employee discounts at KFC

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Free shift meals

Paid training

Job summary

A leading fast-food franchise is seeking a Restaurant General Manager in Joliet, Illinois. This role involves leading a team, ensuring profitability, and maintaining restaurant standards. Applicants should have at least one year of managerial experience in the food service or retail sector, particularly in quick-service restaurants (QSR). Competitive compensation will be based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a General Manager in food service or retail, preferably in QSR.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Availability to close the restaurant at least two nights a week.

Responsibilities

• Control profitability by following cash control/security procedures.
• Recruit, interview, and hire team members.
• Coach and train employees in operational excellence.
• Complete inventory counts every other week.
• Ensure the restaurant provides an exceptional guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Coaching and training

Operational excellence

Job description

Join to apply for the KFC Restaurant General Manager role at Kentucky Fried Chicken KFC. KBP Foods, a leading franchisee of KFC with over 800 locations nationwide, is hiring a Restaurant General Manager to lead a team, implement strategies, and drive business success in a fast‑food environment.

Benefits

• Annual awards trip for top performers (top 10% of GMs in each region)
• Leadership development program with opportunities beyond store level
• Employee perks: cell phone discounts, SaveMatch Program, Employee Assistance Program through KBP Cares
• GED program, college scholarships, and free online tuition
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits and accrued PTO
• Free shift meals and employee discount at KFC restaurants
• Paid training

Daily 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 GMs.
• Coach and train employees in operational excellence to ensure restaurant success.
• Complete inventory counts every other week.
• Ensure the restaurant is clean and provides 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 (QSR).
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Availability to close the restaurant at least two nights a week.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, stack, push, or pull heavy objects; stand and walk constantly for entire shifts; maneuver safely through compact spaces and operate restaurant equipment.

Additional Information

Restaurant General Manager employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. Compensation will vary by skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law and will be discussed during hiring.

• 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