Assistant General Manager

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-food restaurant chain in the UK is seeking an Assistant General Manager ready to step up and lead with passion. You'll help run the restaurant, inspire your team, and support the General Manager in achieving performance goals. This role offers exciting growth opportunities, a competitive bonus scheme, and a culture of inclusivity. If you're passionate about great food and customer service, this position is a significant stepping stone in your career.

Benefits

Achievable bonus scheme

Fast-track career growth opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Free meals on shift

Referral bonus

Employee perks platform

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a leadership role within a restaurant environment.
• Passionate about food and providing excellent guest experiences.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Help run the restaurant and lead the team.
• Support GM in building a winning plan.
• Recruit, develop and retain top talent.

Skills

Team leadership

Performance management

Recruitment and retention

Customer service

Inclusivity

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.