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Posted 21 June, 2026

Assistant Restaurant General Manager

KFC UK
Sandown, ISLE OF WIGHT, 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 at KFC, we celebrate originality, individuality, and freshness. We come to work to be ourselves and to build something great together.

In our vibrant environment, ambition flourishes, careers thrive, and potential knows no bounds. If you’re ready to join a team where you can truly be yourself, keep reading!

About the Role

As an Assistant Restaurant General Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our operations. Your mission? To support the team, oversee daily activities, and help us not just meet, but exceed our performance goals. You’ll own the atmosphere and guest experience, ensuring everything runs smoothly and everyone feels right at home.

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 go above and beyond.
  • Hit Those Targets: Own your KPIs and ensure every shift delivers excellence.
  • Keep Everything Running Smooth: Manage the admin side, from rosters to stock, ensuring a solid foundation.
  • Make Every Guest Feel Special: Create memorable experiences that turn first-timers into regulars.

What We’d Love From You:

  • You Lead by Example: You have experience managing teams and know how to bring out the best in others.
  • You Understand People: You excel at building strong teams and ensuring everyone feels valued.
  • You Keep Things Running: You ensure smooth operations, even during hectic times.

Keeping It Real

At KFC, we don’t just hire staff — we hire people with real lives and aspirations. We value the unique contributions each individual brings to our team. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of background or future goals. We’re committed to supporting you in being your authentic self.

What’s In It for You?

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

  • Pay Rate: £32,000 - £35,000
  • Quarterly Bonus: Rewarding your hustle!
  • Extra Holiday: More time to recharge.
  • Life Assurance: We’ve got you covered.
  • Free Chicken & Chips: Enjoy delicious meals every shift!
  • 25% Staff Discount: Treat yourself and your loved ones.
  • Gym Discounts: Stay active and healthy.
  • 200+ High Street Perks & Cashback: Enjoy great savings.
  • Wellbeing Support: We care about your mental health.

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 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 shine!

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.

#LifeatKFC

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