Team Leader

About The Role Location: Sunderland Department: Restaurant Leadership Salary/Rate: £13.48 per hour Hours: full time Closing Date: 18 August 2026 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. Sounds good? Great. Here’s more about the job. About the role You’ll be right there on the floor, leading the team, keeping things running smooth, and making sure every guest leaves happy. It’s about setting the pace, lifting the vibe, and getting stuck in to make every shift count. What will you spend your time doing? Lead from the front. You’ll get stuck in with the team, setting the pace and driving the restaurant to hit targets and smash expectations. Build your crew up. You’ll coach, support, and celebrate your team—making sure everyone grows, learns, and brings their best to every shift. Keep it running smooth. From stock checks to shift plans, you’ll help keep things ticking behind the scenes so the front runs like clockwork. What we'd love from you A natural leader. You’ve got experience managing teams—and you know how to bring out the best in people when it counts. People person, through and through. You create a buzz, lift others up, and know how to keep the crew happy and focused. Cool under pressure. Things can move fast—you stay calm, think sharp, and make smart calls when it matters. Apply now 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 Sunderland, United Kingdom, SR4 9EN Get directions Discover 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 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. Some of our restaurants are part of our Equity business and others are owned by our Franchise partners. That means the perks we offer might look a little different from one location to another. Here’s what the real deal could look like for you. Discover our full range of benefits Generous bonus scheme We reward strong performance and our bonuses could mean you earn well above industry norms. Onsi app and benefits Get exclusive rates on accident and life insurance, plus retail discounts, savings accounts, mental health support and loads more. Pension Scheme We'll auto-enroll you in our pension scheme so your future’s sorted from day one. Life assurance Protection for the ones you care about most. 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. 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