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Area Coach

KBP Brands
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/22/2025 CLOSED ON 1/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Coach position at KBP Brands?

Are you a dynamic leader with a proven track record in multi-unit management within the Quick Service Restaurant industry? KBP Brands is on the lookout for an exceptional Area Coach (AC) to oversee 5-10 QSR restaurants and drive operational excellence. As an AC, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring each Managing Partner achieves or exceeds the annual EBITDAR budget, while maintaining our high standards of customer satisfaction. Join us and be a part of one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in North America, operating over 1,000 YUM! Brand’s restaurants across 32 states.

What’s In It For You

  • Monthly auto and phone allowance
  • Annual awards trip based on area performance. Top 10 % of AC’s attend.
  • All 300 Area Coaches from Arby's, Taco Bell and KFC are invited to attend a bi-annual multi-day Area Coach Conference.
  • Be apart of AC on boarding program including; Operations training at a Certified Training Restaurant, connecting with AC Mentor and partner with an external Executive Coach.

What You’ll Do

  • Collaborate with Managing Partners to meet or exceed budgeted EBITDAR, identifying growth opportunities and ensuring operational procedures are followed.
  • Effectively utilize selection tools to maintain optimal staffing levels, proactively addressing Employee Relations (ER) needs.
  • Implement weekly and period goals, recognizing and rewarding team achievements.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring outstanding customer service through proper execution of initiatives.
  • Coach and train Managing Partners, Co-Managers, and Shift Supervisors, supporting national training initiatives and new employee orientation processes.
  • Share Best Demonstrated Practices and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

What We’re Looking For

  • High School, GED, College, or University Degree preferred.
  • Minimum 1 year, preferred 3-5 years of successful multi-unit operational management experience in the Quick Service Restaurant industry, including Profit and Loss responsibility.
  • Proven ability in selecting, coaching, and developing managerial employees.
  • Valid driver’s license.

What KBP Brings To The Table

KBP Brands is a leading restaurant franchise group with a clear vision: to create a great place to work, a great place to eat, and a great place to own. We're looking for dedicated individuals that align with our core values of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging (DEIB ), Growth Opportunities, and a Positive Culture.

  • Grown to over 1,000 restaurants in 20 years.
  • Opportunities in 32 states
  • Over 50% of store leadership has been promoted internally in the last year.

If you are looking to be part of an energetic, entrepreneurial company with countless opportunities for growth – personally, professionally, and financially – then a career with KBP Brands IS the right fit for you.

Compensation: Offers are based on each candidate's experience and qualifications.

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) company match, paid time off, life insurance, and AD&D coverage.
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