KFC Restaurant General Manager - Hourly

Kentucky Fried Chicken KFC; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fast-food brand is seeking a dedicated Restaurant General Manager in Columbus, MS. The successful candidate will lead the restaurant team, ensure excellent customer service, and oversee success metrics. As a mentor, you will inspire and develop staff, fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is goal-oriented and takes pride in their work. This full-time position offers a significant opportunity to make an impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license.
• Reliable personal transportation is required.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of restaurant's success metrics and leading the team.
• Ensuring positive guest experiences and restaurant cleanliness.
• Mentoring team members through training and development.
• Communicating team goals and upcoming promotions.
• Inspiring a positive family environment.
• Collaborating with other managers to advance business goals.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Mentoring

Goal orientation

Communication

Job description

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When you join the KFC brand, you join our family! The KFC family takes pride in our high quality standards, southern-inspired hospitality and serving guests our world-famous chicken! We have a passion for people - not only our guests - and we value our employees and understand how you make a difference in our restaurants. Working at KFC company-owned or independent franchise restaurants is more than a job; you have the opportunity to help families create memories and be a community partner! We are an iconic, global brand that offers a fun recognition culture and training programs that help you grow with opportunities for advancement.

As the restaurant general manager, you are the #1 leader! Your leadership of one of the world's largest brands is a big responsibility but with your KFC Family supporting you; you can reach higher than you ever imagined!

Restaurant General Manager Responsibilities

• Ownership of your restaurant's success metrics and lead restaurant team to reach goals
• Lead the guest experiences in your restaurant that includes friendly interactions, a clean restaurant and fresh meals
• Grow and mentor your KFC family through training, development and onboarding new team members
• Lead communications of your team's goals, upcoming promotions, business updates, etc
• Inspire the overall positive and collaborative family environment
• Partner with other Restaurant General Managers and Area Leaders to grow and move the business forward

Success Factors

• Leads by example with high standards in customer service, food quality and cleanliness
• True business partner and has an ownership mindset relating to business results
• Mentors and coaches team effectively through training and development resources
• Builds a team through selecting and onboarding new hires
• Takes absolute pride in everything you do
• Goal-oriented leader that enjoys a fast-pace environment
• Deep appreciation and commitment to customer service and our guest's experience

Additional Info

• You must be 18 years old with a valid driver's license and reliable, personal transportation

Keep in mind that this is just basic information. You'll find out more after you apply. Independently -owned franchised or licensed locations may have different requirements and are solely responsible for setting the terms and conditions of employment for their restaurants.

If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation any time by contacting the location nearest you.

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant that is independently owned and operated by a KFC franchisee. This means your application will be reviewed only by the franchisee who is solely responsible for any hiring decisions. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer and is alone responsible for any and all employment related matters.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Restaurants

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