At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead your restaurant team to deliver amazing guest experiences and drive performance.
- Company: Join KFC, a beloved brand serving communities since 1939.
- Benefits: Enjoy bonuses, extra holidays, free food, discounts, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves.
- Why this job: Shape the future of our restaurants while growing your career in a fun environment.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership skills and a passion for people and service.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
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. 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.
As a Restaurant General Manager, you lead from the front and take full ownership of your restaurant. You’re accountable for performance, people, culture, and results ensuring the restaurant delivers brilliant guest experiences while building a high performing, future ready team.
What will you spend your time doing?
- Lead like you mean it. Take full ownership of the restaurant, leading performance, culture, and standards with confidence.
- Deliver Through Others. Build and lead a high performing leadership team, developing people through regular coaching and feedback.
- Unleash Potential. Attract and develop great people, recruiting diverse talent with the potential to grow.
- Execute With Focus. Keep the restaurant running smoothly and efficiently by setting clear priorities, maintaining strong operational standards, and planning labour and stock effectively.
- Fuel Exceptional Restaurant Experiences. Deliver a great guest experience by leading your team to provide fast, friendly, and consistent service.
- Shape the Future. Shape the future of the restaurant by leading your team confidently through change, embracing new ways of working, and using insight to drive improvement.
What We Love From You
- You lead from the front and set the standard every day.
- You build trust, handle tough conversations well, and bring the best out of people.
- You run a tight, compliant operation without losing sight of the guest.
- You’re commercially aware and confident owning KPIs, costs, and profitability.
- You stay calm under pressure and thrive in fast paced environments.
- You genuinely care — about people, food, and doing things the right way.
Keeping it real
We don’t hire staff — we hire people. People with real lives and real ambitions. Everyone brings something different, and we want you to bring you. At KFC, everyone’s welcome. Whatever your background or journey, you belong here. We’ll invest in your potential and support your growth — because that’s what we’ve always done.
What’s in it for you:
- 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 movin
- 200+ high street perks & cashback
- Wellbeing support that actually helps
Every applicant — regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion or sexual orientation — has an equal opportunity at KFC. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. If you need additional support during the recruitment process, just let us know — we’re here to help you be the real 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.
Compensation: Competitive salary
Restaurant General Manager employer: KFC Bootle - Stanley Road
KFC Bootle - Stanley Road is an excellent employer that values teamwork and a passion for food. With a vibrant work culture, employees enjoy free meals during shifts and a generous 25% discount, fostering a supportive environment where you can thrive. Join us to grow your skills in a fast-paced kitchen while delivering delicious meals that bring joy to our customers.
