KFC Restaurant Manager jobs in London

About The Role
Location: Woking
Department: Restaurant Support Centre
Hours: full time
Closing Date: 02 July 2026
Welcome to KFC.
Home of the real ones.

We sell the world’s best chicken. Seriously. And we’ve done it since 1939, when the idea of crispy, original recipe chicken took Kentucky by storm. Now, we’re proud to serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that we started with, all those years ago.

Across the Restaurant Support Centre (RSC), we come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We want to see our potential go that little bit further, as part of one of the world’s most iconic brands.

What’s the gig? Well, you support our restaurants — and we’ll support you every step of the way. Simple. Our doors are open — and they can take you anywhere.

All we ask is that you be you. Because that makes us, us. Sound good? Great. Let’s find out about that job.

THE TEAM

Our Marketing team is a 50-strong crew of bold thinkers, culture shapers and creative doers - from Brand and Digital to Strategy, Food Quality and Innovation. We’re here to keep KFC at the heart of culture across the UK & Ireland, blending our iconic roots with fresh, fearless ideas that connect with real people.

We don’t just make ads - we build love, drive growth, and stay one step ahead of what’s next.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is the person who keeps it real when it comes to food.

At KFC, great food is at the heart of everything we do—and this role makes sure it stays that way.

As Quality Manager for UK & Ireland, you’ll lead the end-to-end quality, food safety and compliance agenda across one of our most important markets. You’ll also run our Innovation Kitchen, playing a critical role in bringing new products to life and ensuring they land brilliantly in restaurant.

You’ll be the subject matter expert across food safety, legislation and product quality—but also deeply connected to how our food is made, from supplier through to the customer experience in restaurant.

Working closely with the Food & Quality Director and cross-functional teams, you’ll help protect the brand while enabling innovation and growth.

You’ll also collaborate with our Pan-Europe Quality function, who lead supplier audits and ingredient compliance, ensuring alignment across markets.

WHAT YOU WILL SPEND YOUR TIME DOING

This is a broad, high-impact role spanning strategy through to execution—truly from farm to fork.

Owning food safety, quality and legal compliance across all KFC products in UK & Ireland
Leading and developing a small, high-performing team (Quality Technologist and Kitchen Manager)
Delivering product and process projects from concept through to successful restaurant launch
Acting as the guardian of product quality—ensuring consistency across every restaurant
Leading the response to new regulations and legislation, keeping the business compliant and future-ready
Acting as the key contact for trading standards, customer incidents and technical PR matters
Driving continuous improvement and cost-efficiency initiatives with supply chain, suppliers and operations
Leading product, equipment and recipe validation, including reformulation where needed
Supporting key brand priorities such as nutrition and Halal standards
Using data, audits and insights to identify risks and continuously raise standards
Partnering cross-functionally to embed quality into all business decisions
Building and championing a strong food safety culture across the organisation
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Because great food doesn’t happen by accident.

You’ll ensure every product we serve is safe, compliant and high quality—while helping us innovate and evolve to meet changing customer expectations. It’s a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with real commercial impact.

WHAT WE LOVE FROM YOU
ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a practical, hands-on mindset.

A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across functions
Self-motivated, curious and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable working in a lean team with broad responsibility
A pragmatic problem-solver with strong commercial awareness
Passionate about high standards, continuous improvement and delivery
Energised by working on food that reaches millions of customers
EXPERIENCE
At least 5 years’ experience in a food technical role (manufacturing, retail or food service)
Degree in Food Science or a related discipline
strong expertise in food safety, quality management systems and food legislation
Experience working across the full food supply chain, from supplier to end consumer
Proven track record of delivering projects and influencing multiple stakeholders
Confident managing risk, incidents and complex challenges
Commercially aware, with a solutions-focused approach
Able to balance strategic thinking with attention to detail
Ready?

We hope so, if you’re ready to be part of our community, now’s the time to apply.

Worried you aren’t ticking all the boxes? Don’t - we’d still love to hear from you.

Please note this is a 12 month Maternity contract

Beware of fake job postings using Yum! and/or our brand logos - KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill - on fraudulent sites. Yum! Brands only posts jobs on official careers pages and never asks for money during onboarding. Avoid unsolicited contacts via Telegram, WhatsApp or similar social apps.

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Welcome to KFC.
Home of the real ones.

We sell the world’s best chicken. We’ve done it for a long old time — since 1939, when the idea of finger lickin’ good chicken popped into our Colonel’s head. Now, we proudly serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that started in Kentucky all those years ago.

People who are original. Individual. Fresh. We come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We bring the graft and the laughs every day — building our own community, as we serve our original recipe chicken to the ones we’re in.

In our place, ambition grows. Careers build. Potential goes further. Our doors are open, and they can take you anywhere.

If you join our team, we only ask one thing. That you be you.

Because that makes us, us.

Job Location Details
Guildford Road, Woking, United Kingdom, GU22 7NJ
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Championing Potential at KFC.

At KFC, we are the originals. Real ones bringing their authentic selves to work every day. No matter who you are, where you're from, or what makes you unique - there's a place for you at the Colonel's table.

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Buckets of opportunity.

Think we’re just a chicken shop. Think again. At KFC we’re serious about helping you discover your potential. We don’t hire staff. We hire Team Members. Real people, building real careers, in a real community. And it begins right here.

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Championing Potential at KFC.

At KFC, we are the originals. Real ones bringing their authentic selves to work every day. No matter who you are, where you're from, or what makes you unique - there's a place for you at the Colonel's table.

Find out more
Buckets of opportunity.

Think we’re just a chicken shop. Think again. At KFC we’re serious about helping you discover your potential. We don’t hire staff. We hire Team Members. Real people, building real careers, in a real community. And it begins right here.

Find out more
Championing Potential at KFC.

At KFC, we are the originals. Real ones bringing their authentic selves to work every day. No matter who you are, where you're from, or what makes you unique - there's a place for you at the Colonel's table.

Find out more
Buckets of opportunity.

Think we’re just a chicken shop. Think again. At KFC we’re serious about helping you discover your potential. We don’t hire staff. We hire Team Members. Real people, building real careers, in a real community. And it begins right here.

Find out more
Perks, rewards and benefits.

We do things our own way here. And that includes the way we reward you for bringing the graft. And the laughs, too.

Here’s what the real deal could look like for you.

Discover our full range of benefits
Enhanced pension scheme

We’ll contribute up to 11%, which could mean we pay more into your pension than you do.

Fri-Yay finishes

Clock off at 1pm on a Friday all year round - and make your workdays zing with virtual commutes and hybrid/flexible working.

5 wellbeing days each year

Get 5 extra days to look after you and your wellbeing - on top of your usual holiday allowance.

Generous bonus scheme

We reward strong performance and our bonuses could mean you earn well above industry norms.

Enhanced Holidays

You’ll start off with 25 days’ holiday, which rises to 30 days after 5 years. Plus you have the option to buy and sell additional days.

Professional 1-2-1 coaching

Personal development, growth and fulfilment come with the territory at KFC.

Healthcare and life protection

From private medical insurance to critical illness, life assurance, income protection, dental plan, cancer checks and even a digital GP, we’ve got your covered.

Lifestyle-friendly perks

Flex your package with travel insurance, cycle scheme, retail discounts, charity giving, tech scheme, food and drink discount cards and much more.

25% KFC discount

Big discounts on your finger lickin' favorites.

Discounted gym membership

Stay strong with up to 25% off gym membership, up to 50% off home workouts and up to 70% off home and lifestyle purchases.

Full employee assistance programme

Lots of well supported wellbeing services including mental health support, legal advice and more for you and your family.

Free mortgage advice

We can help you get on - or climb up - the property ladder.