KFC Restaurant General Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual awards trip based on performance

Leadership development program

Free shift meal

Employee discounts

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Job summary

A leading fast-food franchise is seeking a Restaurant General Manager in Mooresville, NC. This role involves managing restaurant operations, ensuring profitability, training staff, and providing exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience in a similar role and is ready for leadership challenges. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Control profitability by maintaining property inventory levels and managing labor.
• Recruit, interview, and hire Team Members and Managers.
• Coach and train employees in operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Team management

Operational excellence

Job description

Job Overview

Join our growing team as a KFC Restaurant General Manager at Kentucky Fried Chicken KFC. KBP Foods, a leading franchisee of KFC, operates more than 800 locations nationwide and offers a rewarding work environment with opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

• Annual awards trip based on restaurant performance – top 10 % of GMs in each region attend.
• Leadership development program to prepare for higher‑level opportunities.
• Employee perks: cell‑phone discounts, Retirement Match Program, Employee Assistance Program through KBP Cares.
• Earn GED for free, college scholarships, and free online tuition.
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits and accrued PTO.
• Free shift meal and employee discount at our KFC restaurants.
• Paid Training

Salary and 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

Responsibilities

• Control profitability by following cash control/security procedures, maintaining property inventory levels, managing labor, and reviewing financial reports.
• 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 clean and delivers an exceptional guest experience with friendliness and quality product.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as General Manager in food service or retail, with Profit & Loss responsibility—preferably in a quick‑serve restaurant (QSR).
• 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; operate restaurant equipment.

What KBP Brings

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

Additional Information

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.