How To Apply For Jobs At KFC
If you have been looking for a job in the fast food industry, there are often plenty of KFC jobs available! Here is how you can apply to work at your local KFC franchise, or at one of their offices countrywide.
With over 960 KFC restaurants and a head office, KFC is always on the lookout for ambitious job seekers looking to join the KFC family. If you’re interested in working for one of the largest fast food chains in the world, here is how you can submit your job application online.
Types Of KFC Jobs Available
There is a wide range of jobs opportunities at KFC, whether you’re looking to work in a KFC restaurant, or behind the scenes at one of their offices. There are also entry-level positions, as well as part-time and flexible opportunities.
Some of the jobs on offer include:
- Cooks and cashiers
- Shift supervisor
- Team member
- Restaurant general manager
- Assistant manager
- Customer service representatives
- Marketing and advertising professional
- Administrative staff
- Support staff
- Human resources personnel
- Information technology professionals
Working at KFC also provides opportunities for career growth as well as advancement within the company. You can apply for a job position simply on the KFC website from your internet browser in the following steps:
How To Apply For KFC Jobs
- Visit the KFC Career Site.
- Click on “Restaurant Vacancies” or “Restaurant Support Centre Vacancies” depending on the opportunity you are looking for.
- Click on the location where you would like to work.
- View all the available KFC vacancies.
- When you find a position that interests you, you can read more about the role and the necessary qualifications, or you can apply.
- You can choose once of their careers and once you’re ready to complete your application, click on “Apply”.
- Complete the application form by filling out all your personal details and contact information.
- Once you’ve completed the form you can submit it and apply!
Make sure that you provide the correct email address and phone number so that KFC can contact you should your application be successful.
If you have not heard back within 30 days, your application was unsuccessful.
Alternatively, if you don’t find a job you are suited to, you can submit your details to the KFC database and they will contact you if a suitable role becomes available.
To work at a KFC Franchise you will need the following:
- A valid South African ID.
- Be able to work retail hours, including weekends and Public Holidays.
- A minimum qualification of Grade 10 (or equivalent).
- KFC reserves the right to conduct Employee Verification Checks, including but not limited to Criminal and Credit Checks.
KFC promises every employee an opportunity to make a difference to themselves, the team they work with and the community they serve and to have fun while doing it. And they are proud of how they give back to each community that they are situated in, whether it’s something small like a smile given to each customer or through Add Hope, KFC’s corporate social initiative.
What Is It Like Working At KFC?
Working at KFC can offer a range of benefits and opportunities for those interested in the fast food industry. Some potential benefits of working at KFC include flexible schedules, competitive pay rates and opportunities for advancement and career growth within the company.
Additionally, working at KFC can provide individuals with valuable customer service skills and experience working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. They have locations across the country, meaning that there is always an abundance of opportunities available.
It is important to remember that your salary will differ based on your job position and previous experience.
However, like any job, there may also be challenges to working at KFC, such as long hours and high-stress situations during busy times. Ultimately, whether working at KFC is a good fit for an individual will depend on their personal preferences, career goals and work style.
Being a job seeker can be challenging, so visit our Work Opportunities section to see if there are any vacancies that interest you.
Other fast food restaurants and/or retail jobs you can choose from:
- McDonald’s
- Burger King
- Debonairs
- Spur
- Ackermans
- Mr Price
- Pick n Pay
- Shoprite
- Pep Stores
- Jumpstart
You do not have to wait until you are out of school to get a part-time job; you can start applying for jobs as early as Grade 10.