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: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, free meals, and wellness support.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of our restaurants while building a vibrant team culture.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering great service.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 45000 £ 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.
What’s in it for you
- Salary - £38,000 - £45,000 Per annum
- Performance-based bonus scheme, with many RGMs earning £1,500–£10,000 annually and top performers achieving up to £35,000
- Quarterly bonus linked to performance
- Extra holiday to recharge
- Life assurance, free chicken & chips every shift, 25% staff discount
- Gym discounts, 200+ high street perks & cashback
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Wellbeing support that actually helps
KFC for everyone: 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. Ready? We hope so. If you’re ready to be part of our community, now’s the time to apply.
Restaurant General Manager employer: KFC Derby – Somercotes 3031
At KFC, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values individuality and fosters a vibrant work culture. As a Restaurant General Manager, you'll not only lead a passionate team but also benefit from competitive salaries, performance-based bonuses, and extensive employee support programmes. With opportunities for personal growth and development, plus a commitment to inclusivity, KFC is the perfect place for those looking to build a rewarding career in a dynamic environment.
Contact Details:
KFC Derby – Somercotes 3031 Recruitment Team
