KFC Restaurant General Manager

KFC • Newport, KY

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About The Position

KBP Foods is hiring a KFC Restaurant General Manager to lead the restaurant’s people, operations, guest experience, and financial performance. The role is responsible for building a strong team, maintaining operational excellence, and achieving restaurant profitability, with opportunities to pursue above-store leadership roles. KBP Foods is part of KBP Brands, a restaurant franchise group with more than 1,000 restaurants across more than 30 states.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of Restaurant General Manager experience in food service or retail with profit and loss responsibility.
• At least 18 years old.
• Available to close the restaurant at least 2 nights per week.
• Able to work in an active restaurant environment, including standing, walking, lifting, moving through compact spaces, and safely using restaurant equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Quick-service restaurant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage restaurant performance and profitability, including labor, inventory, cash controls, security procedures, and financial results.
• Recruit, interview, and hire Team Members, Shift Managers, and Assistant General Managers.
• Coach and develop employees to deliver operational excellence and strong restaurant results.
• Complete required inventory counts and use the results to help control costs.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming restaurant where guests receive friendly service and quality food.

Benefits

• Restaurant performance bonus opportunity paid every period.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off (PTO) that employees can earn and use.
• Education benefits, including free GED, college scholarships, and free online tuition.
• Free shift meals and a KFC employee discount.
• KBP Cares support for employees facing unexpected hardships.
• Paid training.
• Annual recognition award for top-performing Restaurant General Managers; the top 10% in each region earn the award.
• Leadership development and opportunities to pursue above-store roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed