Assistant General Manager (Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

The Popeyes; Liversedge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular fried chicken brand in the UK is seeking an experienced Assistant General Manager to lead their team and maintain high standards of service and food quality. You will be responsible for supporting the General Manager, recruiting top talent, and cultivating a welcoming environment. If you're passionate about food and customer experiences, this role offers significant growth opportunities and a great team culture.

Benefits

Achievable bonus scheme

Fast-track career growth opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create a welcoming environment.
• Passion for food and a commitment to customer experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Recruit, develop and retain top talent.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Customer service

Recruitment

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Assistant General Manager (Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Date Posted: 2025-09-27

Location: West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and Humberside, UK, BD19 3SD

Company: Apply4U

Application Deadline: 2025-12-26

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. Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.

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 Popeys 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.