KFC UK & Ireland

The first KFC Kentucky Club workshop was a resounding success! 🚀   We kicked off our series of career workshops in Manchester, in partnership with Bauer Media Group - Academy and KISS FM.   Our first session, led by industry expert Simon L., focused on entering a career in media. Packed with insider knowledge and valuable tips, the workshop was a hit.   Participants honed their interview techniques, refined their elevator pitches, and capped off the day with a tour of the KISS Radio studios. Some even recorded their own radio segments! 🎙🐓   Don't just take our word for it! Kentucky Club member Emma, 20, shared:   ‘It was really useful, and they gave us loads of tips and ideas on how to set goals in our careers…I did enjoy the KFC lunch too, I won’t lie! I learnt how to be confident in myself, to not compare myself to other people, and also how to set goals and have resilience.’   If you are 16-25 and eager to benefit from our FREE early careers advice, networking sessions, and interview practice, sign up for our next sessions here: https://lnkd.in/eCs-ZcZ3 

🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ We came, we saw, we marched for LGBTQ+ equality at Pride in London. 🌈 This weekend, our Kentucky Fried Pride ERG team were thrilled to be at their first Pride in London parade, celebrating the LGBTQ+ teams and communities we’re proud to serve across the capital. 🌍 Everyone deserves to live and love freely. We're committed to ensuring that the diversity of LGBTQ+ identities is respected, supported and celebrated both inside and outside our restaurant walls. 🤝 Together, let's continue championing acceptance, inclusion and belonging, not only during Pride Month, but every day. 🐓 Visiting one of our restaurants in Belfast, Newcastle, Glasgow, Brighton or Manchester later this summer? Look out for our special activations during their Pride celebrations! #LifeatKFC #Pride #LGBTQ+

We are thrilled to announce that KFC UK & Ireland has recently been recognised by the Agile Business Consortium for our Outstanding Business Agility!    The award acknowledges our commitment to an agile approach across our Restaurant Support Centre functions, and operating model to deliver better experiences for our guests and restaurant teams.   Get an inside look at the ingredients that drive our performance and adaptability, with our Chief Technology Officer Jatin Chandwani and Systemic Coach Benjamin Richards, who talked about our agile journey at the Agile Business Conference 2024 here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dafXKXy2

Recently, we launched our newest affinity group, Parents Inc, with a fantastic social connect event at our Head Office. This event was a great opportunity for employees to connect, learn how Parents Inc will support them this year, and share ideas on how the group can best assist KFC parents moving forward. The mission of Parents Inc is to ensure all KFC parents feel valued and supported, enabling them to be their best selves both at work and at home. This launch event marked the beginning of our journey towards 'parenting out loud' in the workplace. With many more events lined up for 2024, including fireside chats, a parents panel, and various campaigns, we aim to highlight the parenting calendar and raise awareness of the challenges our KFC parents might face. Our goal is to help them excel at both work and home during those crucial times. #LifeatKFC #Worklifebalance

The Kentucky Club is growing 🚀 We’re teaming up with Bauer Media Group - Academy and KISS Radio to offer FREE career-boosting workshops led by industry experts in media. These workshops cover essential skills in employability, creativity, and digital proficiency, paving the way for exciting opportunities ahead. If you are 16-24 years old – or know someone who is – and want to unleash your potential, join us in Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham for in-person workshops, or dive into our diverse range of online sessions – there's something for everyone, no matter where you are. Head over to kissfmuk.com/kfc and check out The Kentucky Club section where you can choose a course that suits, or take a look here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eCs-ZcZ3 #LifeAtKFC

Today, alongside World Health Organization and Yum! Brands we're celebrating our Food Safety Champions as part of World Food Safety Day! This year we ran a competition to find the everyday icons in our restaurants who lead food safety in our operation, creating the best fried chicken in the world. And over the last week, we've been out in our restaurants crowning our Food Safety Champions, chosen by their peers. A massive congratulations to our well deserving winners: Magdelena Gorecka, Shibna Krishna, Mark Piper and Zoe Brooke, all of whom were nominated by their peers and coaches. We thank them for consistently championing and prioritising food safety standards and culture in their roles, vigorously following procedures and setting expectations for their teams and providing feedback and sharing opportunities for improvement. After all, finger lickin’ chicken doesn’t get served up easily. Cheers to all of them! #KFCUKI #LifeatKFC #WorldFoodSafetyDay

We are incredibly proud to announce that three members of Team KFC have been recognised in the WiHTL 2024 role models for Inclusion in Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail index in partnership with The MBS Group.   🌟 Charlie Cruickshanks was named as an inclusion champion for her incredible work as a co-lead of our ‘SEEN’ Community of Belonging, championing neurodiversity. Charlie is passionate about raising awareness for the critical need for spaces where neurodiverse individuals feel valued and included.   “We’re not just raising awareness about neurodiversity but actively celebrating the diverse strengths and perspectives it brings and improving the experience for our teams.”   🌟 Roy Magnus Keldie MIWFM was recognised for offering consistent and inclusive work experience for individuals who have previously struggled to get work placements, in partnership with Surrey Choices and other organisations.   “I’ve been passionate about EIB and helping those less advantaged for many years , to be recommended by my colleagues for inclusion in the Index gives me a feeling of immense pride.”   🌟 Dayo Akinlabi, has been recognised for his leading role in establishing 'RADIO' (Raising Awareness of Diversity, Inclusion and Origins). This community of belonging embraces the diversity of our KFC community and focuses on building a culture where race and ethnicity is celebrated, empowering everyone to be their best selves and fulfil their potential.   “I’m Incredibly honoured to be recognised. Congratulations to all the role models that have been championed as part of this year’s index and special thanks to all the allies leading & supporting the work to drive change.”   Thank you, Charlie, Roy and Dayo, for your leadership, dedication, and passion for making positive change.   You can read more about their incredible role model stories and how they champion EDI in our sector here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eUPrWE2a   #KFCUKI #LIFEATKFC

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

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

🦈🍗 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