Assistant General Manager - Fast-Paced QSR Leader

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken UK&I; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% performance bonus

£1000 management referral bonus

30 days holiday + birthday day off

Free meals on shift

Discounts (gym, retail, tech)

Popeyes University training

Job summary

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken UK&I is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead from the front in our high-volume restaurant. You’ll work closely with the GM to drive guest experience, food quality, speed of service, and store performance.

You’ll recruit and develop a top team, manage costs, scheduling, and compliance with HACCP and health and safety rules, while modelling the values of inclusion and energy that keep our culture vibrant.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant General Manager or Restaurant General Manager in branded, high-volume QSR or fast-casual restaurant.
• Experience coaching, training, and holding performance conversations as needed.
• Track record of hitting sales targets, managing costs.
• Experience with labour scheduling, stock management, and inventory systems.
• Strong people leadership and developing future leaders.

Responsibilities

• 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 achieving 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.

Skills

People leadership

P&L management

Cost control

Labour scheduling

Food safety HACCP

Team development

Job description

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken UK&I is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead from the front in our high-volume restaurant. You’ll work closely with the GM to drive guest experience, food quality, speed of service, and store performance.

You’ll recruit and develop a top team, manage costs, scheduling, and compliance with HACCP and health and safety rules, while modelling the values of inclusion and energy that keep our culture vibrant.