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Assistant Manager

KFC
Oakland, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026

Assistant Manager

The assistant manager role provides a training ground for restaurant management. As your leadership responsibilities expand, you will see how your influence impacts the business and your team’s success.

Assistant Manager Responsibilities:

  • Partner with the Restaurant General Manager on success metrics and lead restaurant team to reach goals
  • Ownership of the guest experience that includes friendly interactions, a clean restaurant and hot & fresh meals
  • Grow and mentor team through training and hiring
  • Effectively communicate goals, promotions, business updates, etc
  • Lead the overall positive and collaborate family environment

Success Factors:

  • Leads by example with high standards in customer service, cleanliness and quality
  • Utilizes resources for effective training and development of team
  • Builds a team through selecting and onboarding new hires
  • Takes absolute pride in everything you do and KFC’s values
  • Goal-oriented leader that enjoys a fast-paced environment
  • Values customer service and positively impacting our guest’s experience
  • Practices high quality food and cleanliness standards

Additional Info:

  • You must be 18 years old with a valid driver’s license and reliable, personal transportation
  • Keep in mind that this is just basic information. You’ll find out more after you apply. Independently –owned franchised or licensed locations may have different requirements and are solely responsible for setting the terms and conditions of employment for their restaurants.
  • If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation any time by contacting the location nearest you.

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant that is independently owned and operated by a KFC franchisee. This means your application will be reviewed only by the franchisee who is solely responsible for any hiring decisions. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer and is alone responsible for any and all employment related matters.

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