KFC UK & Ireland

KFC UK & Ireland

Food & Beverages

Woking, Surrey 73,544 followers

KFC is a great place to be yourself, grow and make a difference.

About us

In 1952 Colonel Harland Sanders opened the first KFC restaurant in Utah. Since then, his perfectly crafted Original Recipe chicken and its secret recipe of 11 herbs and spices has become famous all over the world, and today we have over 900 restaurants across the UK and Ireland. The Colonel was all about doing things the right way. That means our chicken is delivered fresh from farm to restaurant in 48 hours. It’s prepared carefully by hand in-restaurant by trained cooks, using the very best chicken reared to strict welfare standards. That’s what makes our food so finger lickin’ good. The right way also means serving fresh proper food, packed with flavour. So we’ve worked hard to make nutritional improvements across our menu so our fans have as much choice as possible, and we’ve committed to removing 20% of calories per serving by 2025. The Colonel also believed in feeding promise, wherever it’s found. So that’s why we invest heavily in the development and careers of our 24,000 employees – we were the first restaurant to launch an honours degree. And since its 2015 launch, our KFC Foundation has paid out grants totalling £3 million to our charity partners who are passionate about developing and nurturing young people across the country. Who are Yum! Brands? KFC is one of the 3 brands operated by our parent company Yum! along with Pizza Hut and Taco Bell. We are the world’s largest restaurant group – in fact in 2018 we opened our 48,000th restaurant. Importantly, we’re extremely proud of our 1.5 million employees around the globe and the unique culture we’ve built, one that’s filled with energy, opportunity, and fun. We believe in our people, trust in their positive intentions, encourage ideas from everyone, and have actively developed a workforce that is diverse in style and background. Yum! Brands is great place to be yourself, grow and make a difference.

Website
http://www.kfc.co.uk/careers
Industry
Food & Beverages
Company size
10,001+ employees
Headquarters
Woking, Surrey
Type
Privately Held
Founded
1965

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    Last month, as part of Keep Britain Tidy’s annual Great British Spring Clean, Team KFC were joined by community groups and local government representatives from across the country, on our mission to clean up our streets and do some litter pickin’ good 🙌 It was brilliant to see so many people get involved and contribute to the approximately 20,000 bags of litter collected across the UK on the day 🚮 So… a BIG thank you to all the local litter pickin’ legends who got involved!   In Leigh alone, this included the Mayor of Wigan, Kevin Anderson; Labour candidate for Leigh and Atherton, Jo Platt and Councillor Dane Anderton; alongside members of Keep Britain Tidy and Wigan Youth Zone 💪   We followed the team in Leigh on their litter pick– so be sure to check out some of the highlights below, which includes thoughts from some of the local representatives who joined us on the day 👇   #KFCUKI #GreatBritishSpringClean

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    The Kentucky Club is Now LIVE! 🎉   Introducing The Kentucky Club – an inclusive members club tailored for young adults aged 16-24 from all walks of life. Our mission? To empower young individuals in their personal and professional growth, equipping them for success in the world of work while fostering connections, collaboration, and a place to thrive.   Teaming up with Bauer Media Group - Academy, we're offering free career-boosting workshops led by industry experts in media, covering essential skills in employability, creativity, and digital proficiency.   Join us in Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham for in-person workshops, or dive into our range of online sessions – there's something for everyone, no matter where you are.   You can learn more and apply for The Kentucky Club x Bauer Academy workshops here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eav3vyfz

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    🦈🍗 You're gonna need a bigger bucket! 🍗🦈 We've recently unleashed the Jaws-themed redesign at our Thorpe Park restaurant, and trust us, it's an experience you won't want to miss. Located in the heart of Amity Cove, amidst the aftermath of a giant tidal wave, our restaurant takes dining to new depths. We have created a truly bespoke KFC experience, tailoring our heritage design and décor but in keeping with the time period and aspects of the movie ‘Jaws’. With a shark bursting through the ruined ceiling, to a boat suspended high above diners' heads, and an atmosphere that's as thrilling as it is delicious. 🎢🌊   A massive shout out to everyone involved in this jaw-dropping transformation! Our in-house design and construction teams, along with our franchisee DPG - Demipower Group, and our ever-supportive suppliers in AW Architectural Design Ltd, Table Place Chairs , Ash Rajput, Jonathan Taylor and Oakwood Contracts Ltd    #KFCUKI  #ThorpePark

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    Today, we are proudly celebrating five of our Restaurant General Managers (RGM’s) who have graduated from De Montfort University with a Business Management Degree in the past year. Annabelle Casement from team Gastronomy Foods UK Limited in Wrexham, Sophie Hyde from team Splendid Restaurants (Colonel) Ltd in Redditch, Stacey Birch from Bury, Joshua Dougliss, from Oxley, and Shamim Reza from Enfield have successfully balanced their RGM responsibilities with rigorous academic pursuits over the past three years. At KFC, we are committed to investing in the potential of our people. That's why since 2013, we partnered with De Montfort University to offer degree apprenticeships that empower individuals with the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to excel in their roles. Through this partnership, we've seen the growth and development of numerous graduates, significantly contributing to the ongoing success of our restaurants. Congratulations to all our graduates for your commitment, hard work, and determination. 👉 https://bit.ly/42oJL4w  👈 #LIFEATKFC #KFCUKI #DeMontfortUniversity  Dipa Patel Felicity Williams FBDO LLB Hons Kathryn York

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    It’s been a flying start to 2024 for new KFC openings across the UK. Following 4 new restaurant launches in December, our franchisee Moto Hospitality have spread their wings even further with 5 new stores joining the roost in just 10 days this month. Moto’s continued growth has delivered hundreds of new jobs for local communities in Lymm, Southwaite, Grantham, Frankley and Washington, and the team aren’t slowing down either. Having doubled in size from this time last year, and with plans to add another 5 stores before the summer is out – they are giving everyone more chance to enjoy our 11 herbs and spices this Easter weekend. #LifeAtKFC #KFCUKI

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    Yesterday, KFC team members, community groups and local government representatives joined forces to tackle the UK’s litter problem, as part of Keep Britain Tidy's annual #GreatBritishSpringClean 🙌 It was great to work alongside so many local litter pickin’ heroes including Merseyside Youth Association, and local councillors Barbara Murray, Daniel Barrington and Laura Robertson-Collins, to help create cleaner, litter free communities across the UK. A HUGE thanks to everyone who got involved🙌 Check out some of our favourite snaps from the day 👇 📸 #KFCUKI #GreatBritishSpringClean

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    With great chicken comes great responsibility to tackle the UK’s growing litter problem, and we know it’s Litter Pickin’ Good for our community to have clean, tidy and litter-free streets.   That’s why we’ve once again teamed up with the nation’s leading environmental charity, Keep Britain Tidy, for the #GreatBritishSpringClean 🙌 Today, KFC team members, local litter-picking groups, and councillors, are hitting the streets to clean up their communities. 💪   Over the last three years, we’ve collected a crackin’ 50,000 bags of litter and we’re aiming to pick up a further 20,000 bags today. 🚮 #KFCUKI #GreatBritishSpringClean 

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    KFC colleagues from across the country are gearing up for the fourth consecutive edition of the #GreatBritishSpringClean, in partnership with the nation’s leading environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy. ♻ Next week we will be teaming up with community litter-picking organisations and local government representatives, on a mission to clean up the UK's streets and aim to collect a whopping 20,000 bags of litter. 💪 Recent data from Keep Britain Tidy suggests that there are 153 million pieces of litter on England's streets at any given time, fuelling our determination to tackle the country's growing litter problem head-on. 🚮 At KFC, we recognise the vital role businesses play in maintaining the cleanliness of Britain's streets and we're committed to reducing our environmental footprint with a goal to become a zero-waste business by 2035. Learn more about our sustainability ambitions here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dGNTVwec #KFCUKI #GreatBritishSpringClean

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    We are excited to share that the latest KFC Youth Foundation grant round is now open. We're eagerly seeking applications from non-profit organizations across the UK.   These grants make a huge difference to recipients, creating opportunities and safe spaces for young people, to inspire and empower them to take control of their lives and make positive change for a positive future.   The Foundation has supported incredible grassroots organisations around the UK, including Surrey Clubs For Young People, who have provided business advice to independent groups launching or running youth clubs for over a decade. Over the past year, we have proudly supported 134 organisations with a total of £328,819. ❤️   Applications are open until Sunday 17th March. Find out more on the Foundation website here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/edJ3iKkP   #KFCYouthFoundation #Grants #YouthEmpowerment

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    As we approach International Women's Day, we're thrilled to share that two of our exceptional female leaders have been recognised in the 2024 Women to Watch in Hospitality, Travel, Leisure, and Retail Index by WiHTL - Diversity in Hospitality, Travel and Leisure, Diversity in Retail, and The MBS Group.   Jenny Packwood, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer - Pan Europe, and Lucy Taylor, Chief Operations Officer, stand alongside 100 other talented female role models recognised for their impactful leadership and diverse career journeys within our industry.   We're immensely proud of Lucy and Jenny's contributions, as they continue to inspire the next generation of women leaders. Their achievements underscore the importance of diversity and female leadership within our brand and across the industry.   Explore more about the Index here ➡️  https://lnkd.in/dBbNfy8D   #WomenToWatch2024 #KFCUKI

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