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Assistant Restaurant General Manager

Assistant restaurant general managerWelcome to KFC. Home of the real ones.

We sell the world’s best chicken. We’ve done it for a long old time — since 1939, when the idea offinger lickin’ good chicken popped into our Colonel’s head. Now, we proudly serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that started in Kentucky all those years ago.

People who are original. Individual. Fresh. We come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We bring the graft and the laughs every day — building our own community, as we serve our original recipe chicken to the ones we’re in.

In our place, ambition grows. Careers build. Potential goes further. Our doors are open, and they can take you anywhere.

If you join our team, we only ask one thing. That you be you.

Because that makes us, us.

Sounds good? Great. Here’s more about the job.

About the role

Support the team, take charge of the day-to-day, and help hit those performance goals while ensuring your team doesn’t just meet expectations, but crushes them. Own the operations, the atmosphere, and the guest experience, helping everything run smoothly and creating a place where both guests and the team feel right at home.

What will you spend your time doing?

  • Support like a leader. Assist in taking ownership of the restaurant — help drive performance, hit goals, and keep the vibe alive.
  • Help build a dream team. Train, coach, and motivate your crew to not only meet standards but go beyond them.
  • Hit those targets. Own your KPIs, support the team, and make sure every shift delivers what’s expected.
  • Keep everything running smooth. Stay on top of the admin — from rosters to stock, you help ensure the behind-the-scenes work is solid.
  • Make every guest feel special. Assist in turning first-timers into regulars with moments that keep them coming back.

What we'd love from you:

  • You lead by example. You’ve helped manage teams before and know how to bring out the best in others.
  • You understand people. You support building strong teams, handle tough convos, and make sure everyone feels valued.
  • You keep things running. You help ensure smooth operations — efficient, clean, compliant — even when things get hectic.

Keeping it real

We don’t hire staff — we hire people. People with real lives and aspirations, building real careers. Each of us has something special to add to the mix we call work, and we’ll always encourage you to add your perspective.

See, at KFC, everyone’s welcome — whatever your background, and whatever future you’re creating. We’ll look out for you because you’re one of us, not because you work for us. We’ll invest in your potential, because it’s what we’ve always done. But most of all, we’ll give you the freedom to be you, wherever (and whoever) you happen to be.

What’s in it for you:We offer benefits that make your life that little bit easier, because we know the juggle is real.

  • Pay rate:
  • Quarterly BONUS that rewards the 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 for everyone:Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, KFC is a place where you can bring the realyou to work. We’re here to support you in being yourself, whether you work with us, or aretrying to.

Our promise is this: every person who appliesto a role at KFC, regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion or sexual orientation, will have an equal opportunityto work here. We don’t just welcome, we encourage applications from underrepresented groups in all industries.

If you’d like any additional support withyour application, have a disability or condition that may affect your performance during the recruitment process, or have any other requirements — just let us know. We’ll bethere to help you be the real you.

Ready?We hope so. If you’re ready to be part of our community, now’s the time to apply.

Worried you aren’t ticking all the boxes? Don’t - we’d still love to hear from you.

* We do things a little differently here. Some of our restaurants are run by KFC directly (that’s our Equity team), while others are owned by our awesome Franchise partners. So, things like benefits might vary a bit depending on where you work – but the heart, the culture, and that finger lickin’ feeling? That’s the same wherever you join us.

Welcome to KFC.
Home of the real ones.

We sell the world’s best chicken. We’ve done it for a long old time — since 1939, when the idea of finger lickin’ good chicken popped into our Colonel’s head. Now, we proudly serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that started in Kentucky all those years ago.

People who are original. Individual. Fresh. We come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We bring the graft and the laughs every day — building our own community, as we serve our original recipe chicken to the ones we’re in.

In our place, ambition grows. Careers build. Potential goes further. Our doors are open, and they can take you anywhere.

If you join our team, we only ask one thing. That you be you.

Because that makes us, us.

Job Location Details

Wakefield, United Kingdom, WF2 9SD
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  • Buckets of opportunity.

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Perks, rewards and benefits.

We do things our own way here. And that includes the way we reward you for bringing the graft. And the laughs, too.

Some of our restaurants are part of our Equity business and others are owned by our Franchise partners. That means the perks we offer might look a little different from one location to another.

Here’s what the real deal could look like for you.

Discover our full range of benefits
  • Generous bonus scheme

    We reward strong performance and our bonuses could mean you earn well above industry norms.

  • Onsi app and benefits

    Get exclusive rates on accident and life insurance, plus retail discounts, savings accounts, mental health support and loads more.

  • Pension Scheme

    We'll auto-enroll you in our pension scheme so your future’s sorted from day one.

  • Life assurance

    Protection for the ones you care about most.

  • 25% KFC discount

    Big discounts on your finger lickin' favorites.

  • Discounted gym membership

    Stay strong with up to 25% off gym membership, up to 50% off home workouts and up to 70% off home and lifestyle purchases.

  • Full employee assistance programme

    Lots of well supported wellbeing services including mental health support, legal advice and more for you and your family.

  • Free mortgage advice

    We can help you get on - or climb up - the property ladder.

  • Everybody is so friendly. In the 24 years i've been here I've never regretted a single moment.

    Kelly

    Assistant Restaurant General Manager

  • KFC is always supportive of colleagues who are studying and those with families. It's for everyone.

    Sasi

    Restaurant General Manager

  • The business is constantly evolving and there's always new opportunities. I'm excited to see where I might end up next.

    Ross

    Area Manager

Meet the Manager

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One has to remember that every failure can be a stepping stone to something better.

Colonel Sanders

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Our Process

If you’re wondering what happens next after you click apply, we’ve got you covered right here. And if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, just shout.

Stage 1: Hit Apply

Hit the apply button and we’ll send you confirmation that we've received your CV. We'll be in touch shortly afterwards with next steps.

Stage 2: A quick chat

One of our Talent Acquisition Partners will call you for an informal chat. This is about getting to know each other a little bit more, and talking through the role in more detail.

Stage 3: Your interviews

If you’ve applied for a Restaurant Support Centre role, this will be a 2-stage process. First, we’ll kick things off with an interview with your coach. Then, we’ll follow up with another interview that might include a task.

If you’ve applied for a restaurant role, you’ll get to meet the manager you’ll work with. We'll tell you where to head for your interview, and how to check in when you arrive at the restaurant.

Stage 4: You smashed it!

Landed an offer for a Restaurant Support Centre role? Congratulations! The next steps involve completing your right to work checks via TrustID, and signing your contract once everything's sorted. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will walk you through it all.

Got the nod for a restaurant role? You’re the best! We’ll ask you to complete an online Right-To-Work check, then we’ll send your formal offer and benefits calculation via email. We’ll also need some details from you so we can order your uniform. Finally, we’ll write to you with an official offer, more info on who you’ll report to, and your contract.

Wherever you join us, your People Capability Coach will make sure your first day is one you’ll always remember. For all the right reasons.

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