Assistant General Manager

POPEYES UK CHICKEN & PIZZA LTD; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% performance bonus

£1000 management referral bonus

30 days holiday + birthday day off

Free meals on shift + discount

Gym discount

Retail discount

Tech discount scheme

Job summary

Popeyes UK Chicken & Pizza Ltd. is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead day-to-day restaurant operations in Glasgow. You will coach and develop the team, drive sales, manage costs, and uphold food safety and service standards in a high-volume environment.

Join a fast-paced team focused on guest experience, performance goals, and delivering consistent quality while progressing toward future leadership roles within Popeyes University.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Assistant General Manager or Restaurant General Manager in a branded, high-volume QSR or fast-casual restaurant.
• Experience leading results through your teams, coaching, training and honest conversations.
• Track record of hitting sales targets, managing P&L, and controlling costs.
• Experience with labour scheduling, stock management, and inventory systems.
• Strong people leadership, building teams and developing future leaders.
• Ability to deliver quality, safety and cleanliness standards at all times.
• Adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Help run the restaurant and lead the team to deliver Popeyes’ food quality, speed of service, and guest experience standards.
• Support the GM in building a winning plan and smashing performance goals.
• Ensure full team compliance with HACCP, health & safety, and employment legislation.
• Be the role model—set the tone, keep standards high, and inspire your team.
• Create a warm, inclusive space where everyone feels welcome.
• Recruit, develop and retain top talent—you’ll know how to build a dream team pipeline for future talent.
• Bring the fun and keep energy high, ensure smooth service and a vibrant culture.
• Take the reins when the GM is away and pursue personal development—stepping stone to leadership.

Skills

GM experience

Team leadership

Sales & P&L

Labour scheduling

Inventory systems

Safety & cleanliness

Growth mindset

Fast-paced environment

Job description

What you'll Get:

• Competitive salary with 10% performance bonus
• £1000 management referral bonus
• 30 days holiday + extra birthday day off
• Free meals on shift + discount when off
• Employee perks including gym + retail discount, tech discount scheme
• Career development and progression opportunities supported through our Popeyes University dedicated learning platform

What you’ll do here

• Help run the restaurant and lead the team to deliver Popeyes’ outstanding food quality, speed of service, and guest experience standards
• Support your GM in building a winning plan and smashing performance goals
• Ensure full team compliance with food safety (HACCP), health & safety, and employment legislation
• Be the role model—set the tone, keep standards high, and inspire your team
• Create a warm, inclusive space where everyone feels welcome
• Recruit, develop and retain top talent—you’ll know how to build a dream team+ pipeline future talent
• Bring the Fun and keep the energy high, the service smooth, and the culture poppin’
• Take the reins when your GM is away + stay hungry for personal development—this is your stepping stone to future leadership

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Proven experience as an Assistant General Manager or Restaurant General Manager in a branded, high-volume QSR or fast-casual restaurant
• Experience leading results through your teams, coaching, training and having honest conversations, where needed
• Are excited by growth and ready to take the next step in your career
• Track record of hitting sales targets, managing P&L, and controlling costs
• Experience with labour scheduling, stock management, and inventory systems
• Strong people leadership, you've built teams and developed future leaders
• Ability to deliver quality, safety and cleanliness standards at all time
• The ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, ever changingever-changing environment

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.

We assess every application based on potential and ability — nothing else.