Restaurant general manager Welcome to KFC. Home of the real ones.

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.

About the role

What will you spend your time doing? Lead like you mean it. You’ll take full ownership of the restaurant — drive performance, hit goals, and set the vibe. Build a team worth following. Train, coach, and motivate your people so they don’t just meet the standard — 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 everything runs smooth behind the scenes. Make the guest experience unforgettable. Turn first-timers into regulars by creating moments that hit different. What we'd love from you:

You lead from the front. You’ve managed teams before and know how to bring the best out of people. You get people. You build strong teams, handle tough conversations, and create a culture where everyone feels seen. You run a tight ship. You know how to keep operations efficient, clean, and compliant — even when it’s chaos. Keeping it real

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: £35,000 - £40,000 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 real you to work. We’re here to support you in being yourself, whether you work with us, or are trying to.

to a role at KFC, regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion or sexual orientation, will have an equal opportunity to work here. We don’t just welcome, we encourage applications from underrepresented groups in all industries.

your 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 be there 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. #Lifeat KFC