Kitchen Supervisor

Description:

KFC is seeking a dedicated and energetic Kitchen Supervisor to join our team. This pivotal role is fundamentally about Leadership. You'll be stepping up to own every shift you manage, making you the leader responsible for guiding and coaching your team. Your impact extends beyond daily tasks, influencing team members, ensuring customer satisfaction, and driving business profitability. As a role model, your example sets the standard for operations and culture within the store.

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to take on a leadership role and manage a team effectively.
• Capacity to think strategically and identify root issues in complex operational scenarios (a Step Change Thinker).
• A commitment to continuous personal improvement, actively seeking feedback to enhance performance (a Know How Builder).
• Experience in executing core restaurant operational procedures (e.g., shift accountability, product forecasting, managing repair and maintenance (R&M), and controlling Cost of Sales/Cost of Labor (COS/COL)).
• Demonstrated success in developing team members and championing a positive work culture (a People Grower).
• Skill in training and coaching staff, ideally utilizing structured learning methods (like the Learning Zone) and hands-on activities.
• Ability to hold team members accountable for performance and provide constructive feedback using coaching models (like the EARS Model).
• Exceptional positive energy and a track record of recognizing and rewarding high performance.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a global brand.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment focused on team success.
• Training and development programs designed to build leadership skills.
• Recognition programs for exceptional performance.

Responsibilities:

• Assume full ownership and leadership of assigned shifts, ensuring smooth, efficient, and profitable operations.
• Supervise, coach, and provide direction to kitchen and restaurant staff, setting a clear example for others to follow.
• Act as a Step Change Thinker by quickly analyzing complex situations, encouraging innovative solutions, and fostering open dialogue about potential improvements.
• Function as a Know How Builder by proactively seeking performance feedback from diverse sources and effectively implementing shift success routines.
• Execute essential operational controls, including managing shift accountability, accurately projecting product needs, monitoring R&M spending, and strictly controlling COS/COL.
• Serve as a People Grower by actively role-modeling and championing the 'How We Win Together' (HWWT) and 'Achieving Breakthrough Results' (ABR) cultural values.
• Support the Restaurant General Manager (RGM) and Assistant Unit Manager (AUM) in the execution of talent development strategies, utilizing both the Learning Zone and direct, shoulder-to-shoulder training.
• Develop team capability by consistently using and coaching the EARS Model (Explore, Analyze, Respond, and Making it Stick) for performance improvement.
• Maintain high performance standards by holding team members accountable when performance falls short of expectations.
• Reinforce and recognize outstanding team results using recognition tools, like CHAMPS cards, to maintain a culture of breakthrough performance.
• Demonstrate and promote positive energy and a professional attitude across all shifts.

FAQ's:

Q) What kitchen responsibilities are specific to KFC?

A) Roles include breading, frying, and handling pressure-cooking equipment.

Q) Does KFC hire for prep-only roles?

A) Some locations offer prep-focused kitchen positions.

Q) Is adherence to cooking procedures critical?

A) Yes, strict preparation standards must be followed.

Q) Are safety protocols a major part of training?

A) Yes, safety and equipment training are emphasized.

Q) Does KFC operate high-volume kitchens?

A) Many locations handle high order volumes during peak hours.