Assistant Unit Manager

Assistant Manager

You are a heartbeat away from ships captain. As member of the management team, you shape the culture of the restaurant. It will carry your imprint. In the absence of the Restaurant General Manager (RGM), the buck stops with you. Your role is to build the capability of your team, continue running great shifts, and partner with your RGM to make your restaurant stand out from the field. This is a training ground for you because all that you learn here will be taken with you when you become RGM. Savor every experience, lean on your RGM for feedback and coaching, and gain confidence in your leadership of others and the restaurant!

Key Responsibilities (What Aums Do)

Step Change Thinker

Is quick to see core issues in complex situations

Energizes the team by encouraging discussion of whats possible and setting breakthrough targets

Know How Builder

Seeks continuous feedback from different sources to improve their own performance

Executes success routines effectively

Coaches and drives excellence around core operations procedures on each of their shifts (e.g., shift accountability, product projections, Repairs & Maintenance (R&M) spending, Cost of Sales / Cost of Labor (COS / COL) controls)

People Grower

Champions and role models How We Win Together (HWWT2) and Achieving Breakthrough Results (ABR) culture within their store

Uses technology (e.g., Hiring Zone, Learning Zone) regularly to help the RGM build and retain strong teams

Role models and coaches using the EARS Model (Explore, Analyze, Respond and Making it Stick) to help build the capability of their team

Partners with the RGM in completing and executing the bench plan process

Holds employees accountable by using the Performance management process

Recognizes employees for exceptional performance using CHAMPS cards to reinforce breakthrough results

Demonstrates positive energy at all times

Action Driver

Role models customer mania and demonstrates a passion for winning by execution on the following standards on each of their shifts : CHAMPS , CFF evaluations and projections

Goes for breakthrough results by partnering with the RGM to analyze the financial performance of their restaurant to understand trends and how their restaurant compares with competitors (strive to be best on block)

Partners with RGM to ensure staffing levels are in place to grow top line sales

Ensures restaurant plans and marketing initiatives are in place and being implemented

Intentionality to Lead

Focuses the team on solving problems rather than reacting to them

Takes advantage of every opportunity, both formal and informal, to enhance their leadership skills

Is committed to helping others grow and develop in their role

Other Requirements :

Arrive at work on time

Flexible scheduling

Follows procedures regarding operation of restaurant equipment (including fryers, ovens, etc.)

Regular access to personal vehicle

Able to lift up to 25 lbs and carry up to 30 feet

Able to push / pull up to 90 lbs up to 30 feet

Able to stand and walk for a majority of work shift

Follows KFC cash handling safety and security procedures

Adheres to KFC and City / State / United States safety requirements

Knowledge of and compliance with KFCs Human Resources policies and processes