KFC Restaurant General Manager

Kentucky Fried Chicken KFC; Swartz Creek (MI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual awards trip

Leadership development program

Employee discounts

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Free shift meal

Paid training

Job summary

A leading franchisee of a fast-food chain is seeking a Restaurant General Manager in Michigan to lead team operations and drive business success. This role offers opportunities for professional development and numerous employee perks, including medical benefits and paid training. The ideal candidate will have experience in food service management and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as General Manager in food service or retail.
• Managers must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Control profitability by managing financial reports and actions.
• Recruit, interview, and hire team members.
• Coach and train employees for operational excellence.
• Maintain cleanliness and provide exceptional guest service.

Skills

Profit & Loss management

Team leadership

Operational excellence

Customer service

Job description

Job Overview

Join to apply for the KFC Restaurant General Manager role at Kentucky Fried Chicken KFC. 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 lead a team, implement strategies, and make a real impact on the success of our business.

What's in it for you

• Annual awards trip based on restaurant performance—Top 10% of GMs in each region attend.
• Opportunity to develop leadership skills and pursue higher-level opportunities through our internal leadership development program.
• Employee perks such as cell phone discounts, Savings Match Program, Employee Assistance Program through KBP Cares.
• Free GED, college scholarships, and free online tuition.
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits and accrued PTO.
• Free shift meal and employee discount at KFC restaurants.
• Paid training.

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.
• Maintain cleanliness and provide guests with exceptional service, friendliness, and quality product.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience as General Manager in food service or retail, with Profit & Loss responsibility, preferably in quick‑serve restaurants.
• 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 during entire shifts; maneuver through compact spaces safely and operate restaurant equipment.

Company Culture and Benefits

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

Compensation

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. Expected starting compensation ranges in various states are:

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