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Posted 02 June, 2026

Assistant Restaurant General Manager

KFC UK
Preston, LANCASHIRE, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Team as an Assistant Restaurant General Manager!

Welcome to KFC — Home of the Real Ones!

Since 1939, we’ve been serving the world’s best chicken, bringing the grit and pride of Kentucky to over 1000 communities across the UK and Ireland. Here, we celebrate originality, individuality, and a fresh approach to work. We come together to build a community while serving our iconic, finger-lickin’ good chicken.

At KFC, ambition flourishes, careers thrive, and potential knows no bounds. Our doors are open, and they can lead you anywhere. If you join our team, we ask just one thing: be yourself. Because that’s what makes us, us!

Excited? Let’s dive into the details!

About the Role

As an Assistant Restaurant General Manager, you’ll be the backbone of our team. You’ll support daily operations, drive performance goals, and create an atmosphere where both guests and team members feel at home. Your mission? To ensure we don’t just meet expectations — we crush them!

What Will You Spend Your Time Doing?

  • Support Like a Leader: Take ownership of the restaurant, drive performance, and keep the vibe alive.
  • Help Build a Dream Team: Train, coach, and motivate your crew to exceed standards.
  • Hit Those Targets: Own your KPIs and ensure every shift delivers excellence.
  • Keep Everything Running Smooth: Manage admin tasks from rosters to stock, ensuring solid behind-the-scenes operations.
  • Make Every Guest Feel Special: Turn first-timers into regulars with memorable experiences.

What We’d Love From You:

  • You Lead by Example: You’ve managed teams before and know how to inspire others.
  • You Understand People: You build strong teams, handle tough conversations, and ensure everyone feels valued.
  • You Keep Things Running: You ensure smooth operations — efficient, clean, and compliant, even during busy times.

Keeping It Real

At KFC, we don’t just hire staff — we hire people with real lives and aspirations. Each of us brings something unique to our workplace, and we encourage you to share your perspective. We welcome everyone, regardless of background, and we’re committed to supporting you in being your true self.

What’s In It for You?

We offer benefits that make your life easier because we understand the juggle is real:

  • Pay Rate: £14/hour
  • Quarterly Bonus: Rewarding your hustle!
  • Extra Holiday: More time to recharge.
  • Life Assurance: We’ve got you covered.
  • Free Chicken & Chips: Enjoy every shift!
  • 25% Staff Discount: Treat yourself.
  • Gym Discounts: Keep moving!
  • 200+ High Street Perks & Cashback: Enjoy great savings.
  • Wellbeing Support: We’re here to help.

KFC for Everyone

Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, KFC is a place where you can bring your authentic self to work. We promise equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion, or sexual orientation. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

If you need additional support during the application process, just let us know. We’re here to help you be the real you.

Ready?

If you’re excited to be part of our community, now’s the time to apply!

Worried you aren’t ticking all the boxes? Don’t be — we’d still love to hear from you!

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