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Posted 16 June, 2026

Restaurant General Manager

KFC UK
taunton, somerset, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Team as a Restaurant General Manager! Welcome to KFC — Home of the Real Ones! Since 1939, we’ve been serving up the world’s best chicken,...

Join Our Team as a Restaurant General Manager!

Welcome to KFC — Home of the Real Ones!

Since 1939, we’ve been serving up the world’s best chicken, bringing the iconic taste of Kentucky to over 1000 communities across the UK and Ireland. Here at KFC, we pride ourselves on being original, individual, and fresh. We come to work to be ourselves and to create something special together.

In our vibrant environment, ambition flourishes, careers take flight, and potential knows no bounds. If you’re ready to join a team that values authenticity, we want you to be yourself — because that’s what makes us, us!

Excited? Here’s what you need to know about the role:

About the Role

As a Restaurant General Manager, you’ll lead from the front, taking full ownership of the restaurant. Your mission? Smash performance goals while building a team that doesn’t just meet standards but exceeds them. You’ll own the numbers, the vibe, and the experience, ensuring everything runs smoothly while creating a thriving space for both guests and team members.


What Will You Spend Your Time Doing?

  • Lead Like You Mean It: 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 to not just meet the standard — but raise it.
  • Smash the Targets: Own your KPIs and inspire the team to deliver every shift, every day.
  • Keep It Tight: Stay on top of the admin — rosters, stock, reporting — ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
  • Make the Guest Experience Unforgettable: Create moments that turn first-timers into regulars.

What We’d Love From You:

  • You Lead from the Front: You’ve managed teams before and know how to bring out the best in people.
  • You Get People: You build strong teams, handle tough conversations, and foster a culture where everyone feels valued.
  • You Run a Tight Ship: You keep operations efficient, clean, and compliant — even in chaos.

Keeping It Real

At KFC, we don’t just hire staff — we hire people. Each of us has unique aspirations and contributions to make. We celebrate diversity and encourage everyone to bring their perspective to the table.

We’re committed to supporting you in being your authentic self, regardless of your background or future aspirations. We’ll invest in your potential because that’s what we do best — and we’ll give you the freedom to be you.

What’s In It for You:

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

  • Pay rate: £38,000 - £42,000
  • Quarterly BONUS that rewards your 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 your true self to work. We’re here to support you in being you, whether you’re already part of our team or looking to join us.

We promise that every applicant will have an equal opportunity to work here, regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion, or sexual orientation. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups in all industries.

If you need any 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! Don’t worry if you don’t tick every box — we’d still love to hear from you.

#Unitedbythebucket

This listing expired on 16 Jun. Applications are no longer accepted.

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