Overview
We're Popeyes UK&I, a Times Top 100 ranked company / great place to work and Happiest Place to work. We're building the most loved chicken brand in the country and we're looking for experienced Restaurant General Managers who can take full ownership for their restaurant. You'll be a proven operator within a fast-paced restaurant, able to motivate your teams to deliver high standards and great metrics across people, sales, profit, and guest experience.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with food safety (HACCP), health & safety, and employment legislation
- Take full accountability for your restaurant's performance, including P&L, sales, labour, food cost, audits and brand standards
- Support and develop your team to grow their careers and unleash their potential
- Deliver Popeyes' food quality, speed of service, and guest experience standards
- Own recruitment, development plans, and succession planning for your site
- Control stock, inventory, ordering, and waste to target
- Build rotas that balance availability, labour budgets, and peak trade
- Review performance data to identify opportunities and take action
- Bring the fun and keep the energy high, the service smooth, and the culture poppin'
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a General Manager in a branded, high-volume QSR or fast-casual restaurant
- Ability to deliver quality, safety and cleanliness standards at all times
- Track record of hitting sales targets, managing P&L, and controlling costs
- Experience with labour scheduling, stock management, and inventory systems
- Strong people leadership, with experience in building teams and developing future talent
- Experience in new-site openings or multi-site environments is beneficial
- The ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Benefits
- 10% performance bonus
- £1000 management referral bonus
- 30 days holiday + extra birthday day off
- Private healthcare
- Free meals on shift + discount when off
- Employee perks including gym discount, company car scheme, tech discount scheme
- Career development and progression opportunities supported through our Popeyes University dedicated learning platform
At Popeyes, everyone counts. It's one of our core values and sits at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to building diverse, inclusive teams where people feel valued and can be their true selves.
General Manager in Ramsgate employer: The Popeyes
Popeyes in Worcester is an exceptional employer that values its team members by offering a vibrant work culture and a range of fantastic benefits, including free chicken on shift and generous meal discounts. With clear pathways for career progression and a commitment to making every day enjoyable for both employees and guests, joining our team means being part of a dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter.
