KFC

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Description: Join the team at KFC as a Kitchen Operations Manager and take the reins of the entire restaurant's daily activities. This pivotal leadership role is about more than just serving great food; it's about managing people, profits, and performance to deliver an excellent guest experience consistently. Qualifications: • A minimum of 1 year of experience as a General Manager in the food service or retail sector is required, including experience managing Profit and Loss (P&L), preferably within a quick service restaurant (QSR) environment. • Applicants for management roles must be at least 18 years of age. • Must have the flexibility to close the restaurant at least two evenings per week. • Physical ability to lift, carry, stack, push, or pull heavy objects as needed for daily operations. Benefits: • Opportunity to qualify for an annual awards trip based on outstanding restaurant performance. • Access to exclusive employee perks, including discounts on cell phone services, a Saving Match Program, and comprehensive support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) via KBP Cares. • Educational assistance, including free access to earn your GED, eligibility for college scholarships, and complimentary online tuition programs. • Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, in addition to accrued Paid Time Off (PTO). • Enjoy a complimentary shift meal and receive an employee discount valid at our KFC restaurants. • Fully Paid Training to ensure you have the skills needed for success. • Participation in a competitive Bonus Program paid out every period, directly linked to the restaurant's operational and financial performance. • Compensation for the Kitchen Operations Manager position is competitive and commensurate with your unique skill set and prior professional experience. • The precise starting compensation will be determined by factors like skills, experience, location, and other legal considerations and will be openly discussed during the recruitment process. Responsibilities: • Actively participate in our internal leadership development program, aimed at building your management capabilities and providing pathways for career advancement to above-store level roles. • Manage and control restaurant profitability by diligently following established cash control and security procedures, maintaining accurate property and inventory levels, optimizing labor costs, routinely reviewing financial reports, and implementing corrective actions. • Oversee the entire talent lifecycle, including recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new Team Members, Shift Managers, and Assistant General Managers. • Provide coaching and consistent training to all team members, ensuring operational excellence is achieved for sustained restaurant success. • Conduct complete inventory counts on a bi-weekly schedule. • Ensure the highest standards of restaurant cleanliness are maintained and that the team consistently provides an exceptional guest experience marked by friendliness and a high-quality product. • Must be able to stand and walk continuously for the duration of entire work shifts. • Safely navigate and maneuver through compact working spaces and competently operate all restaurant equipment.