KFC Assistant General Manager at KBP Brands in Glen Carbon, IL

Ready to take the next step in restaurant leadership? Join KFC with KBP Foods as an Assistant General Manager and help lead the people, operations, and guest experience that drive a successful restaurant. You’ll build your leadership skills, influence restaurant performance, and prepare for future General Manager and above-store opportunities.

Why you’ll love this opportunity:

• Leadership development with a path to General Manager and above-store opportunities
• Quarterly restaurant performance bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental & vision benefits
• Paid time off (PTO) you can earn and use
• Education benefits, including free GED, college scholarships & free online tuition
• Free shift meals + KFC employee discount
• KBP Cares—support for employees facing unexpected hardships
• Paid training

Performance bonus:

Eligible to participate in a quarterly bonus program based on restaurant performance.

What you’ll do:

• Lead, train, schedule, and coach the team to build a positive, high-performing restaurant
• Deliver a great guest experience and resolve issues quickly
• Help oversee daily operations, including inventory, cash handling, and company policy compliance
• Maintain brand standards for food quality, preparation, safety, and cleanliness
• Manage labor and food costs with a focus on restaurant performance and profitability
• Anticipate challenges, solve problems, and help keep every shift running smoothly

What you bring:

• At least 1 year of Assistant General Manager experience in food service or retail with profit & loss responsibility; quick-service experience preferred
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Availability to close the restaurant at least 2 nights per week
• Ability to work in an active restaurant environment, including standing, walking, lifting, moving through compact spaces, and safely using restaurant equipment

Why KBP?

KBP Foods is part of KBP Brands, a growing restaurant franchise group with 1,000+ restaurants across 30+ states. Our vision is simple: be a great place to work, a great place to eat, and a great place to own. We invest in leaders who want to grow their careers and make an impact.

Ready to grow your leadership career with KFC and KBP Foods? Apply today!

Compensation:

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law and will be discussed during the hiring process. The expected starting compensation ranges for new hires in this position is $15.00 per hour - $19.50 per hour