Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
KFCC-0002
Organization:
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
Curriculum is 12.5 hours of eLearning and 34 on-the-job activities (over the course of 5 weeks); and the Instructor-led course is 34 hours over 4 days
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Leadership
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide a consistent, comprehensive learning experience that creates a foundation for success for all new Assistant Unit Managers (AUMs) and Restaurant General Managers (RGMs). In addition, the RGM Keystone strengthens and builds the key leadership skills necessary for success in the RGM role through self-assessment, reflection, group collaboration and sharing, and hands-on practice.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the restaurant metrics speed with service and VOC
  • Identify ways to foster a culture of engagement within the restaurant
  • Describe the four step training process
  • Describe how to reduce turnover
  • Name and describe the three types of meetings RGMs should hold regularly (management meetings, quarterly team members, and shift huddles)
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the most important motivator of employees
  • List four things that impact trust in the workplace
  • Define and describe the importance of success routines
  • Describe the difference between training and coaching
  • Demonstrate an understanding of KFC food safety standards
  • List strategies that can be used to improve service speed within the restaurant
  • Demonstrate knowledge of how to build sales within the restaurant
  • Describe the importance of bench planning
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures required to hire a new team member
  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic cash handling procedures
  • Identify what activities they need to let go, maintain or add as they move into the role of restaurant leader
  • Identify barriers to listening and how to empathically listen and when to do this as a leader
  • List the four coaching styles that can be used based on the employee's ability and motivation
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how to adapt his/her coaching style
  • Name the important steps to take prior to conducting a coaching conversation and give examples
  • Distinguish between important versus urgent when managing time
  • Identify areas of focus when leading change
  • Create an action plan to guide post-class efforts to incorporate what they've learned into the workplace

General Topics:

  • Success routines
  • Basic people needs
  • Building the right culture
  • Food safety
  • Cash control
  • How to grow and develop team
  • Building financial know how (food control, labor control, maximizing semi-variable costs, maximizing margins)
  • Maximizing restaurant metrics (through speed, Voice of the Customer, CFF, and FSC
  • Leading productive meetings
  • Performance management
  • Building sales
  • Choosing the right mindset
  • Building trust
  • Motivation
  • Effective communication
  • Coaching and feedback
  • Effective time management
  • Leading change
  • Building a recognition culture
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials