KFC Restaurant General Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual awards trip based on performance

Leadership development program

Employee discounts and benefits

Paid training

Job summary

A fast-food restaurant franchise is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead their team. This role involves managing profitability, recruiting staff, and ensuring high operational standards. Candidates should have at least 1 year of management experience in the food service or retail industry. The company offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for advancement in a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as General Manager in food service or retail with P&L responsibility.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Availability to close the restaurant at least two nights a week.

Responsibilities

• Control profitability by managing cash and inventory.
• Recruit and hire team members.
• Coach and train all employees for operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Profit & Loss management

Team coaching and training

Job description

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. Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with KBP Foods.

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.

A Day in the Life

• 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 the guests with friendliness and a quality product.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience as General Manager in food service or retail environment, including Profit & Loss responsibility, preferably in a 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

• 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

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Restaurants