General Manager - Morris, IL

$50,000 - $50,000/Yr

Kentucky Fried Chicken - Morris, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Morris, IL

10,001+ employees

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Restaurant General Manager (RGM) at KFC is responsible for overseeing the operations of an individual restaurant, ensuring it meets or exceeds its annual operating plan. This role involves driving customer service excellence, maintaining company standards, supervising food handling procedures, and exercising financial control to achieve profit margin targets. The RGM also plays a key role in selecting, training, developing, and motivating employees, while performing hands-on operational work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direct supervision of restaurant operations.
• Drive excellence in customer service and maintain company standards.
• Supervise food handling procedures and operational processes.
• Exercise financial control to meet profit margin targets.
• Select, train, develop, and motivate employees.
• Perform hands-on operational work to train employees and respond to customer service needs.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old with a valid driver's license.
• Experience in restaurant management or a similar role.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to create a positive work environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and a passion for the restaurant business.
• Ability to set high standards for oneself and the team.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Knowledge of financial management and budgeting.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical insurance and prescription plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• Referral bonus
• Flexible spending account
• Daily pay - work today get paid tomorrow
• Free meals