How old do you have to be to work at KFC?

You have to be at least 16 years of age to work at KFC. However, you may work at KFC at age 15 with a student work permit as of 2022.

KFC employees under the age of 18 may work as cashiers, cooks, and in the realm of customer service. To work as a manager, however, you will need to be 18 years old. Not to mention that some state laws govern the treatment of minor employees in fast-food environments like KFC, which dictate hours and scheduling.