Assistant General Manager

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen; Bolton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fried chicken brand in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead and inspire a team in delivering exceptional food and service. The successful candidate will support the General Manager, create an inclusive workplace, and focus on team development. This role offers opportunities for career growth and a fun working environment, along with bonuses and employee perks.

Benefits

Achievable bonus scheme

Fast-track career growth opportunities

Discounted gym membership and tech scheme

Free meals on shift and discount off-duty

Employee perks platform

Referral bonus

All training provided

Inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• Passionate about brilliant food and guest experiences.
• Able to balance fun with hard work.
• Skilled at recruiting, developing, and retaining a team.

Responsibilities

• Help run the restaurant and lead the team to deliver outstanding food and service.
• Support the GM in building a winning plan and smashing performance goals.
• Set the tone and keep standards high as a role model.
• Create a warm, inclusive space for everyone.
• Take charge when the GM is away.
• Lead with heart and keep things fun.

Job description

We’re Popeyes UK – and we’re here to bring the world’s best fried chicken to the UK with bold flavour, big energy, and serious southern hospitality. We’re growing fast, and we’re looking for an Assistant General Manager who’s ready to step up, lead with passion, and help us become the UK’s most loved chicken brand.

What you’ll do:

• Help run the restaurant and lead the team to deliver outstanding food and service
• Support your GM in building a winning plan and smashing performance goals
• Be the role model—set the tone, keep standards high, and inspire your team
• Create a warm, inclusive space where everyone feels welcome
• Take the reins when your GM is away—this is your stepping stone to future leadership
• Recruit, develop and retain top talent—you’ll know how to build a dream team
• Lead with heart, keep things fun, and never ask your team to do something you wouldn’t

What you’ll get:

• Achievable bonus scheme
• Fast-track career growth opportunities
• Discounted gym membership & tech scheme
• Free meals on shift + discount when off
• Employee perks platform
• Referral bonus
• All training provided
• A team culture where everyone belongs

You’ll thrive as an Assistant General Manager if you:

• Believe great results come from great people
• Are excited by growth and ready to take the next step in your career
• Are passionate about brilliant food, guest experiences, and leading by example
• Know how to balance fun with hard work
• Share our mission to be the most loved chicken brand in the UK

At Popeyes everyone counts, it’s one of our values and something that sits at the core of who we are. We believe inclusivity and respect are at the heart of all we do and we strive to create a place where everyone can be their true self. This is why we assess each application on the aptitude to do the job and nothing else.