KFC has today announced plans to recruit over 700 new permanent staff to join the UK and Ireland’s leading chicken brand ahead of Christmas, a time when demand for its famous fried chicken reaches its peak.
Open to anyone eligible to work in the UK and Ireland, KFC is offering both part-time and full-time permanent roles at restaurants across the country – from Southampton to Glasgow – and there are opportunities for everyone, regardless of experience.
Available positions include a mixture of customer-facing Team Leader and Team Member jobs and kitchen-based roles cooking up KFC’s delicious chicken, with all playing a crucial part in delivering a fantastic experience for its fried chicken fans.
With the busy festive period fast approaching, successful candidates will have the option to start immediately and hit the ground running. Like with all jobs at KFC, new team members will be given training and development opportunities to support their progression, helping them turn a job into a career at the UK’s original chicken business.
Commenting on the recruitment drive, Kathryn York, Chief People Officer at KFC UK and Ireland, said: “We’re really excited to be growing our restaurant teams to help serve up KFC’s delicious fried chicken to customers at our busiest time of year. These roles are a fantastic opportunity for anyone who wants to learn and build a career in a fun, energetic and supportive environment, where people are recognised for their potential above all else. With a range of jobs available, I’d encourage anyone interested in joining us to apply now!”
KFC prioritises attitude, character and potential in its recruitment processes, meaning the door is open to all candidates, regardless of experience. In addition to helping thousands take their first step on the career ladder, this approach has led to KFC becoming one of the biggest youth employers in the UK, with its Hatch pre-employability programme so far supporting hundreds of young people who have faced barriers to employment land their first job.
The recruitment drive comes as KFC continues accelerating its growth strategy in the dynamic UK and Ireland chicken market. The company is aiming to open 500 new restaurants across the country over the next decade, a move set to create more than 20,000 jobs, support local economies and communities, and bring KFC’s chicken to more people, wherever they are.
For further information and to apply, applicants should visit: https://www.kfc.co.uk/careers
