Assistant General Manager
Popeyes Louisiana Chicken UK
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Job Description
Who We Are
Born in New Orleans in 1972, Popeyes built its reputation on legendary Louisiana-style chicken and bold hospitality. Now growing across Ireland, we are building high-performing teams in fast-paced, high-volume restaurants.
The Role – Assistant General Manager
As the General Manager’s right hand, you will lead shifts, drive restaurant operations, and ensure outstanding food quality, service standards, and guest satisfaction in a busy Quick Service Restaurant setting.
What’s In It For You
- 30 days’ holiday including public holidays
- Annual bonus scheme and €1,000 refer-a-friend bonus
- Fast-track leadership training with real career progression
- Cycle to Work scheme, Christmas Savers Club, free meals on shift and staff discount off duty
Key Responsibilities
- Support the General Manager with daily operations, KPIs, and performance targets
- Lead shifts in a high-volume QSR environment
- Deliver exceptional guest experience and customer service
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members
- Manage labour, inventory, and cost control
- Maintain food safety, HACCP, and health & safety compliance
- Uphold brand standards and operational excellence
- Step up as Duty Manager when required
- Support local marketing and community initiatives
- Build a positive, inclusive hospitality team culture
What We’re Looking For
- Experience as an Assistant Manager, Restaurant Supervisor, Deputy Manager, or Hospitality Manager
- Background in Quick Service Restaurants (QSR), fast food, hospitality, or food service
- Strong team leadership, coaching, and communication skills
- Knowledge of food hygiene, food safety, and health & safety standards
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and operational awareness
- Passion for career progression, leadership development, and team growth
Our Values
Bring the fun, Everyone counts, Always fresh, We do it together, Do mighty good. At Popeyes, Everyone Counts. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people feel respected and supported. Every application is assessed on skills, potential, and ability to do the job.
Join Us
Ready to lead in a fast-growing hospitality brand? Join the flock and grow your management career with Popeyes.
Key skills/competency
- restaurant operations
- leadership
- guest experience
- customer service
- staff training
- performance management
- food safety
- cost control
- team culture
- QSR
How to Get Hired at Popeyes Louisiana Chicken UK
- Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant hospitality and management experience.
- Research Popeyes: Understand the brand and restaurant operations.
- Show leadership skills: Demonstrate team coaching and operational success.
- Prepare for interviews: Review QSR challenges and management scenarios.
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