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You'll work a 50-hour week, with 40 hours at regular pay and 10 hours at time and a half, providing a balanced and rewarding work experience.\n\nThe Day-to-Day:\n\nEnsure consistent customer satisfaction by effectively modeling the KFC Connect Success Routine and prioritizing customer needs.\nOversee Team Members' adherence to shift responsibilities and maintain high food safety standards. Take charge of restaurant operations in the RGM's absence.\nCollaborate with the RGM in assessing team performance, providing ongoing constructive and positive feedback. Address employee relations issues as they arise, determine immediate resolutions, or escalate to the RGM when necessary.\nAssist in sourcing, recruiting, interviewing and hiring Team Members, while driving a culture of equity, inclusion and belonging.\nAct like an owner by assisting with Profit & Loss management, including cash control, security procedures, inventory maintenance and labor management.\nReview financial reports and take appropriate actions to optimize performance.\nSupport the RGM in facility maintenance and ensure health and safety standards are consistently followed.\n\nIs this you?\n\n2+ years of restaurant/retail management experience.\nAssist with P&L management by following cash control/security procedures, maintaining inventory, managing labor and reviewing financial reports.\nEnsure all employees receive proper training and resources.\nChampion KFC's culture and values, promoting equity, inclusion and belonging in the restaurant.\nLead efforts in individual and team recognition, collaboration and motivation.\nIdentify and recruit exceptional talent, supporting the RGM in the hiring process.\nPossess strong communication skills for conducting performance appraisals, taking disciplinary action and motivating and training employees.\nAdhere to corporate policies, procedures and Occupational Health and Food Safety standards.\n\nWork-Hard, Play-Hard:\n\nCompetitive pay\nBonus Eligible\nPaid Time Off\nFree meal each shift\nMedical benefits\n401k retirement plan with 4% match\nCareer advancement and professional development\nTuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities\nKFC Foundation Programs including FREE college tuition at WGU, $1 per $1 Savings Match Program, Hardship Assistance Program plus more!","company":"KFC","rawCompany":"kf","city":"Perry","state":"GA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T16:36:02.574Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9051.00","title":"Food Service Managers","slug":"food-service-managers"},{"code":"35-1012.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-food-preparation-and-serving-workers"},{"code":"41-1011.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-retail-sales-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"722513","title":"Limited-Service Restaurants","slug":"limited-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722514","title":"Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets","slug":"cafeterias-grill-buffets-and-buffets"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Assistant Unit Manager","description":"About the Job:\n\nAs an Assistant Manager, you'll be at the heart of our restaurant's success, supporting the Restaurant General Manager by upholding brand standards and inspiring your team. 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