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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.

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

About the role

You’ll be the engine of the kitchen—prepping, cooking, and serving up our legendary chicken with pride and precision. It’s fast, it’s hands-on, and it’s all about bringing the flavour while backing your team every step of the way.

What will you spend your time doing?

  • Own the kitchen. You’ll be the heart of the hustle—prepping, cooking, and serving up our famous chicken to perfection.
  • Stick to the standards. You’ll follow our prep and cooking processes to the letter, keeping it safe, clean, and tasty.
  • Keep it fresh. Quality matters. You’ll make sure every piece is hot, crisp, and finger lickin’ good.

What we'd love from you

  • Love for good food. You care about cooking it right and serving it hot—every time.
  • Can-do attitude. You show up, step up, and keep the momentum going.
  • Pace and precision. Fast hands, sharp focus, and you don’t cut corners.

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.

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

Grand National Avenue, Aintree, United Kingdom, L9 5BD
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We can make your future happen

We don't just look after customers. We look after our people, too. Whatever future you're building, we're here to make it happen.

When life gets real, we know that support, care, and flexible shifts at work are what keep us all moving. And that’s exactly what you’ll find in our restaurants. Studying on the side? We'll make it work. Got kids? They're part of the family, right. Training to be the next Marcus Rashford? Yep, we believe in big dreams, too. Or are you looking for a career path that could lead you to a role in our Restaurant Support Centre? Don’t worry - we’ve got you.

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Discover our business

  • Championing Potential at KFC.

    At KFC, we are the originals. Real ones bringing their authentic selves to work every day. No matter who you are, where you're from, or what makes you unique - there's a place for you at the Colonel's table. 

    Find out more
  • Buckets of opportunity.

    Think we’re just a chicken shop. Think again. At KFC we’re serious about helping you discover your potential. We don’t hire staff. We hire Team Members. Real people, building real careers, in a real community. And it begins right here.

    Find out more

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
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • I'm so happy that I've got such a good Manager at KFC to support me. I've grown in my career, and as a person.

    Ankita

    Team Member

  • We're such a close, tight-knit family. We can always rely on one another and it's just a great environment.

    Megan

    Team Member

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

    Kelly

    Assistant Restaurant General Manager

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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