Job Description
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Restaurantngeneral manager nWelcome to KFC. Home of the real ones.
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Wensell the world’s best chicken. We’ve done it for a long old time — since 1939,nwhen the idea of nfinger lickin’ good chicken popped into our Colonel’s head. Now, we proudlynserve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride andniconic reputation that started in Kentucky all those years ago.
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nPeople who arenoriginal. Individual. Fresh. We come to work to be ourselves, and to makensomething of ourselves. We bring the graft and the laughs every day — buildingnour own community, as we serve our original recipe chicken to the ones, we’renin.
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In our place, ambition grows. Careers build.nPotential goes further. Our doors are open, and they can take you anywhere.
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If you join our team, we only ask one thing.nThat you be you.
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Because that makes us, us.
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Sounds good? Great. Here’s more about the job.
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About the role
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Lead from the front, take fullnownership of the restaurant, and smash performance goals while building a teamnthat doesn't just meet standards but exceeds them. Own the numbers, the vibe,nand the experience, keeping everything running smoothly while creating a spacenwhere both guests and the team thrive.
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Whatnwill you spend your time doing?
- Lead like you mean it. You’ll take full ownership of the restaurant — drive performance, hitngoals, and set the vibe.
- Build a team worth following. Train, coach, and motivate your people so they don’t just meet thenstandard — they raise it.
- Smash the targets. Own your KPIs and push the team to deliver every shift, every day.
- Keep it tight. Stay on top of the admin — rosters, stock, reporting — so everythingnruns smooth behind the scenes.
- Make the guest experiencenunforgettable. Turn first-timers into regulars byncreating moments that hit different.
What we'd love from you:
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- You lead from the front. You’ve managed teams before and know how to bring the best out ofnpeople.
- You get people. You build strong teams, handle tough conversations, and create anculture where everyone feels seen.
- You run a tight ship. You know how to keep operations efficient, clean, and compliant — evennwhen it’s chaos.
Keeping it real
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We don’t hire staff — we hire people. Peoplenwith real lives and aspirations, building real careers. Each of us hasnsomething special to add to the mix we call work, and we’ll always encouragenyou to add your perspective.
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See, at KFC, everyone’s welcome — whatevernyour background, and whatever future you’re creating. We’ll look out for younbecause you’re one of us, not because you work for us. We’ll invest in yournpotential, because it’s what we’ve always done. But most of all, we’ll give younthe freedom to be you, wherever (and whoever) you happen to be.
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What’snin it for you:nWe offernbenefits that make your life that little bit easier, because we know the jugglenis real.
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- Pay rate: £38,000 – £42,000
- Quarterly BONUS that rewardsnthe hustle
- Extra holiday – more time to recharge
- Life assurance – we’ve got you covered
- Free chicken & chips every shift
- 25% staff discount
- Gym discounts to keep you moving
- 200+ high street perks & cashback
- Wellbeing support that actually helps
KFC forneveryone:nWhoever you arenand wherever you’re from, KFC is a place where you can bring the real nyou to work. We’re here to support you in being yourself, whether you work withnus, or are ntrying to.
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Our promise is this: every person who applies nto a role at KFC, regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability,nreligion or sexual orientation, will have an equal opportunity nto work here. We don’t just welcome, we encourage applications fromnunderrepresented groups in all industries.
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If you’d like any additional support with nyour application, have a disability or condition that may affect yournperformance during the recruitment process, or have any other requirements —njust let us know. We’ll be nthere to help you be the real you.
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Ready?nWe hope so. Ifnyou’re ready to be part of our community, now’s the time to apply.
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Worried you aren’t ticking all thenboxes? Don’t – we’d still love to hear from you.
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