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Assistant restaurant general manager 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 Support the team, take charge of the day-to-day, and help hit those performance goals while ensuring your team doesn’t just meet expectations, but crushes them. Own the operations, the atmosphere, and the guest experience, helping everything run smoothly and creating a place where both guests and the team feel right at home. What will you spend your time doing? • Support like a leader. Assist in taking ownership of the restaurant — help drive performance, hit goals, and keep the vibe alive., • Help build a dream team. Train, coach, and motivate your crew to not only meet standards but go beyond them., • Hit those targets. Own your KPIs, support the team, and make sure every shift delivers what’s expected., • Keep everything running smooth. Stay on top of the admin — from rosters to stock, you help ensure the behind-the-scenes work is solid., • Make every guest feel special. Assist in turning first-timers into regulars with moments that keep them coming back. What we'd love from you: • You lead by example. You’ve helped manage teams before and know how to bring out the best in others., • You understand people. You support building strong teams, handle tough convos, and make sure everyone feels valued., • You keep things running. You help ensure smooth operations — efficient, clean, compliant — even when things get hectic. Keeping it real We don’t hire staff — we hire people. People with real lives and aspirations, building real careers. Each of us has something special to add to the mix we call work, and we’ll always encourage you to add your perspective. See, at KFC, everyone’s welcome — whatever your background, and whatever future you’re creating. We’ll look out for you because you’re one of us, not because you work for us. We’ll invest in your potential, because it’s what we’ve always done. But most of all, we’ll give you the freedom to be you, wherever (and whoever) you happen to be. What’s in it for you: We offer benefits that make your life that little bit easier, because we know the juggle is real. • Pay rate: £32,000 - £35,000, • Quarterly BONUS that rewards the hustle, • Extra holiday – more time to recharge, • Life assurance – we’ve got you covered, • Free chicken & chips every shift, • 25% staff discount, • Gym discounts to keep you moving, • 200+ high street perks & cashback, • Wellbeing support that actually helps KFC for everyone: Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, KFC is a place where you can bring the real you to work. We’re here to support you in being yourself, whether you work with us, or are trying to. Our promise is this: every person who applies to a role at KFC, regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion or sexual orientation, will have an equal opportunity to work here. We don’t just welcome, we encourage applications from underrepresented groups in all industries. If you’d like any additional support with your application, have a disability or condition that may affect your performance during the recruitment process, or have any other requirements — just let us know. We’ll be there to help you be the real you. 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. #KFCCareers

✂ About the House of Creed Join The House of Creed at Bicester Village – A Unique Opportunity in Luxury Retail The House of Creed is proud to announce its new boutique in Bicester Village, a renowned shopping destination in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside. As we expand into this vibrant retail community, we are seeking a passionate individual to join our team and help bring our artisanal fragrances and rich legacy to life. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a globally recognised brand, dedicated to excellence, craftsmanship, and bespoke service. If you are enthusiastic about luxury retail, love storytelling, and are excited about working in an iconic destination like Bicester Village, we invite you to apply and become part of The House of Creed’s legacy. Join us and be part of something truly special! ✂Role Overview The Luxury Sales & Operations Ambassador is a customer‑facing role responsible for delivering an exceptional, elevated customer experience while supporting the smooth day‑to‑day operations of the Boutique. Acting as a key brand representative, the role combines expert fragrance knowledge, fragrance storytelling, and operational excellence, ensuring the Boutique consistently reflects the standards of a luxury fragrance house. This is a permanent Luxury Brand Ambassador position within the business. To support the opening of the new Boutique at Bicester Village, the successful candidate will undertake a 6‑month assignment in the role of Luxury Sales & Operations Ambassador, carrying additional responsibility during the launch and initial trading phase for a period of 6 months. At the conclusion of the 6‑month period, the role will be formally reviewed and may result in one of the following outcomes, subject to business requirements and individual performance: • Revert to the permanent Luxury Brand Ambassador role, • Extension of the Sales & Operations assignment and responsibilities for a further defined period, • Confirmation of the Luxury Sales & Operations Ambassador role on a permanent basis ✂Key Responsibilities Sales & Customer Experience • Deliver an outstanding, personalised customer experience in line with luxury service standards, • Act as a brand ambassador, confidently communicating fragrance stories, ingredients, craftsmanship, and brand heritage, • Drive sales through bespoke fragrance consultations and tailored customer recommendations, • Build and maintain strong customer relationships to encourage loyalty and repeat visits, • Support daily Boutique operations, ensuring adherence to all operational policies and procedures, • Assist with stock management, including goods‑in processing, stock movements, and inventory accuracy, • Maintain impeccable Boutique presentation standards across fixtures, displays, and fragrance testers, • Support visual merchandising implementation in line with brand guidelines, • Open, maintain, and close the cash till each workday following store expectations., • Ensure compliance with health & safety, loss prevention, and operational controls ✂Additional Responsibilities During the 6‑Month Assignment • Support the operational setup and opening of the Bicester Village Boutique, • Assist with stock intake, system setup, and opening activities, • Support daily trading operations during the initial launch period, • Assist with sales performance monitoring and operational organisation, • Monitor and report any stock loss or damage in the Boutique or stockroom, • Act as a key support to the Boutique Manager and Assistant Boutique Manager to ensure luxury service standards are embedded from opening, • Work collaboratively with the wider Boutique team to create a refined and welcoming environment, • Support opening and closing procedures where required, • Assist with administrative tasks, including sales reporting and stock counts, • Participate in ongoing training to develop product knowledge and service expertise ✂Skills & Experience Experience in luxury retail, premium beauty, fragrance, fashion, or hospitality Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for customer service Proven ability to deliver confident, personalised sales experiences High attention to detail and strong presentation standards Ability to balance customer‑facing responsibilities with operational tasks Flexibility to work weekends and peak trading periods Experience supporting store openings or retail operations Proficient use of email, CRM systems, stock management systems and MS Office ✂Personal Attributes Polished, professional, and welcoming manner Passionate about luxury, fragrance, and brand storytelling Organised, proactive, and adaptable Collaborative and supportive team player Discreet and professional when handling customer information ✂What We Offer A permanent position within a luxury fragrance brand A 6‑month enhanced responsibility assignment supporting a new Boutique opening Comprehensive training in luxury service and fragrance expertise Career progression opportunities within Boutique and luxury retail and operations management Styling allowance Desirable Product allocation and access to Brand and Group discounts Competitive Commission structure Paid Birthday Day off • Why the House of Creed? Luxury Redefined: We do not just sell fragrances; we offer an unparalleled luxury experience that goes beyond expectations. Innovation: Be part of a team that thrives on pushing boundaries and creating scents that resonate with a diverse audience. Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate differences and believe that a diverse team fosters creativity and innovation. Career Development: Whether you are in a retail role or part of the head office team, there are plentiful opportunities for professional development and career growth. ✂ Job Applicant Privacy Policy Please note that by applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us to be processed and retained by The House of Creed. Your details will be kept on our Internal ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment, which may include your details being shared with the hiring manager(s). The House of Creed is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, and you can demonstrate expertise in the above areas, we look forward to receiving your application. We very much value your interest in our company. Due to a high level of applications, we regret to only be able to contact candidates we feel are best suited for this role. Thank you for your understanding.

✂ About the House of Creed The House of Creed is an authentic, luxury perfume house dedicated to the creation of highly original artisan fragrances made from the finest perfume ingredients the world has to offer. ✂About the role We are seeking for an Assistant Boutique Manager for our Creed Boutique in our new Bicester Village Boutique, with a passion for luxury, the drive to make a difference and the desire to shape the future of our business. This is a full-time role 5 days, 37.5 hours per week. ✂Purpose of the role This role supports the Boutique Manager in the achievement of objectives set by the Company.The Assistant Boutique Manager plays a pivotal role in upholding the brand`s prestige and delivering an unparalleled customer experience. The role drives success in KPI's for the Boutique through management, motivation, coaching and development of the team. The Assistant Manager will support the Boutique Manager in all aspects of running the business and will efficiently take control of the business in the Boutique Manager's absence. ✂Line of Reporting This role reports into the Boutique Manager with the Luxury Brand Ambassadors reporting into the Assistant Boutique Manager ✂Key responsibilities Including but not limited to: • Support the Boutique Manager in creating a luxurious customer experience which exceeds customary standards and service levels making sure that the customer service experience is being constantly delivered., • Lead, coach and inspire the team to ensure they embrace their roles with the same level of dedication, commitment, and passion to provide high levels of service to our customers to required standards using the tools and training provided to facilitate them. To liaise with our Retail Training Team to ensure all the team participate in the relevant training courses to provide a consistent customer service aligned to global guidelines., • Achieve sales and KPI targets as directed by the Boutique Manager, sharing with the team in a motivational and achievable manner., • Communicate a clear brand experience and liaise with all support functions within the business, • Maintain excellent standards in all areas of operational activity and drive sales and profitability through the performance and development of the team, whilst managing boutique budgets in conjunction with the Head of Retail., • Demonstrate strong clienteling skills – build a loyal customer network, plan and attend client networking events in and outside the store, • Develop a strong sales plan, set financial targets and KPI’s for the team with the Boutique Manager., • Review performance data with the Boutique Manager that includes financial, sales, and activity reports and spreadsheets, to monitor and measure departmental productivity, goal achievement, and overall effectiveness, • Working directly with the team to ensure sales targets are met, • Ensuring all Creed Boutique web orders are processed and dispatched on a timely basis with such orders wrapped and packed according to company guidelines, • Support the Boutique Manager in managing stock levels in line with sales forecasts and budgets, • Support the Boutique Manager in monitoring stock shrinkage and taking pro-active steps to reduce shrinkage wherever possible, • Maintaining awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring what relevant competitors are doing and discuss with the Boutique Manager ways to build the business., • Ensuring health and safety, legal and security issues are processed in a timely manner, • Talent Acquisition: Collaborate with the Boutique Manager to conduct probationary reviews, employee appraisals and general performance feedback sessions., • Develop the team to provide business continuity and people development; manage daily team related people matters, absence, sickness, holidays, rotas and lead by example at all times. Ensure the team are educated in how to use the on-counter technology to further support the business., • Motivate and supervise the team through a positive leadership style to build a harmonious working environment with regular updates on all aspects of their role and business performance. Manage situations that require attention, ie. personal grooming, punctuality, poor attendance, weak sales performance. ✂Skills/Experience Required • Previous retail sales management experience ideally in a luxury environment, • Ability to demonstrate a successful track record in leading and managing a team., • High levels of attention to detail., • Experience of dealing with clients/customers., • Ability to demonstrate a creative flair and problem-solving skills., • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal., • Highly organised team player, able to communicate with colleagues at all levels of the business., • Eager to learn and share their knowledge, • Able to demonstrate a pro-active attitude and flexible approach., • Excellent time management, organisation, and prioritising skills., • To empower a team to achieve goals and targets., • Ability to work effectively to meet deadlines. Please note that these are not exhaustive lists ✂ Location This role is based in the Creed Boutique at Bicester Village ✂ Why the House of Creed? Luxury Redefined: We do not just sell fragrances; we offer an unparalleled luxury experience that goes beyond expectations. Innovation: Be part of a team that thrives on pushing boundaries and creating scents that resonate with a diverse audience. Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate differences and believe that a diverse team fosters creativity and innovation. Career Development: Whether you are in a retail role or part of the head office team, there are plentiful opportunities for professional development and career growth. ✂ Job Applicant Privacy Policy Please note that by applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us to be processed and retained by The House of Creed. Your details will be kept on our Internal ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment, which may include your details being shared with the hiring manager(s). The House of Creed is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, and you can demonstrate expertise in the above areas, we look forward to receiving your application. We very much value your interest in our company. Due to a high level of applications, we regret to only be able to contact candidates we feel are best suited for this role. Thank you for your understanding.

It'll be your responsibility to make each dish to spec, in a clean and safe kitchen, and to follow the lead of your Head Chef to make sure all prep and par is completed for each shift. You may already have some kitchen experience as either a Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Assistant/Commis Chef, or this migh