Assistant Manager

February 24, 2026

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The assistant manager role provides a training ground for restaurant management. As your leadership responsibilities expand, you will see how your influence impacts the business and your team's success.

Assistant Manager Responsibilities:

Partner with the Restaurant General Manager on success metrics and lead restaurant team to reach goals
Ownership of the guest experience that includes friendly interactions, a clean restaurant and hot & fresh meals
Grow and mentor team through training and hiring
Effectively communicate goals, promotions, business updates, etc
Lead the overall positive and collaborate family environment
May include preparing work schedules
May include ordering food and supplies
May include preparing daily paperwork
May include making daily deposits
Employee on-the-job training

Success Factors:

Leads by example with high standards in customer service, cleanliness and quality
Utilizes resources for effective training and development of team
Builds a team through selecting and onboarding new hires
Takes absolute pride in everything you do and KFC's values
Goal-oriented leader that enjoys a fast-paced environment
Values customer service and positively impacting our guest's experience
Practices high quality food and cleanliness standards
Punctual attendance
A smile and enthusiasm are required
Some heavy lifting may be required (range 25-85 pounds)
Extended standing
Hearing in normal range must be present due to auditory alarms for some cooking equipment
Cash handling and counting may be required
Reading of menus, manuals and training aids required
Manual dexterity in packing food containers and cleaning
Ability to work with others in somewhat confined space
Maintaining safety around high temperature equipment, boiling water and hot shortening
Capable of maintaining the confidentiality of Company operating procedures and operating results

Additional Info:

If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation any time by contacting the location nearest you.

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant that is independently owned and operated by a KFC franchisee. This means your application will be reviewed only by the franchisee who is solely responsible for any hiring decisions. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer and is alone responsible for any and all employment related matters.

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