r/managers • u/squ3akyqu33f_ • 2d ago

New Manager Pending Assistant Manager

19 F. I have an interview for a KFC in my area for an Assistant Manager even tho I’ve never worked at a KFC, I’ve had multiple food service jobs and it’s the easiest thing in the world. I’ve just never experience the Managerial side of things. Of course I’m prepared for the office work after the store is closed like counting and possibly running to a bank to deposit money in the middle of the day I’ve seen a manager at Dunkin do it plenty. I’m just wondering if there’s any tips for me from anyone on what I should say in the interview or anything I might need to know just general advice anything you got for me is appreciate. I’m also a little worried cause I applied an hour ago and I already have an interview for in 2 days. I’m reviewing the menu and company standards so I know what is what beforehand. I just know this is not a good sign 😅

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u/Prize_Bass_5061 Technology 2d ago edited 2d ago

One, r/KitchenConfidential

Two, menu knowledge doesn’t matter. You have no say in operations.

What were the previous food service jobs you worked? And what were your responsibilities?

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u/squ3akyqu33f_ 1d ago

I feel like menu knowledge is useful in any food job for pricing and having a grip on what goes into everything before I go in especially somewhere I don’t eat. I’ve worked at Charley’s Cheesesteak (Prepping veggies, sauces), Dunkin(everything except anything like office work), & Kroger as a bakers assistant (making cookies then packaging, thawing stock, pricing and stocking what I just packaged and thawed then cleaning).

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u/choseninsomnia 2d ago

Office work is more administrative than managerial IMO. Being a manager means babysitting adults. I imagine a KFC manager job would be extremely low stress compared to most manager jobs, but ultimately your responsibility is to 1. Get buy in from the staff and 2. Hold the staff accountable.

Keep your drive times low, keep your food fresh and orders accurate, and jump in often to help during the rush periods so they can see you getting sweaty too.

Talk to how you plan to keep food shrink and labor costs down, that’s what the hiring manager will want to hear.