Staffing
KFC adding 20K to workforce
May 5, 2021
As brands begin gearing up for summer, with chains like McDonald's in Alabama reporting they plan to hire 3,000 just in and around Birmingham during a hiring event next week, KFC said today it will bring on some 20,000 permanent full- and part-time workers nationally as a direct results of strong sales at the chicken chain, a news release said.
In parent company Yum Brands' first-quarter earnings results, KFC reported 14% quarterly growth in sales and same-store sales growth of 11% on a two-year basis. That success, said the chain, highlighted the need for more workers and the drive to hire on those extra employees at all levels including hourly team members (cooks, prep and customer service), shift leaders, assistant managers and restaurant general managers.
"KFC has seen tremendous growth and sustained demand in the U.S. over the last year. Our franchisees have a real need to fill a variety of positions on their teams," John Kurnick, KFC U.S. chief people officer, said in the release. "Many of our franchise owners and brand leaders started their careers working in our restaurants, and restaurant jobs have always presented unique opportunities for those looking to learn new skills, whether in management, in the kitchen, through customer service or beyond."
The Louisville, Kentucky-based chain has more than 24,000 stores worldwide.
