General Manager

The Popeyes; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in Birmingham is seeking a General Manager to lead the team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. Key responsibilities include coaching staff, managing financial targets, and upholding safety standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers career development opportunities and personal perks such as free meals and private healthcare.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Achievable bonus - up to 10%

Free meals on shift

Employee perks & discounts

Career development opportunities

Paid training

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Experience with financial controls, inventory, and reporting.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate your team to be their best.
• Deliver on sales, budgets, stock, and P&L targets.
• Ensure food safety, health & safety, and compliance standards are always met.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Financial controls

Guest experience focus

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

As a General Manager, you'll take charge of your restaurant, leading from the front and inspiring your team to deliver world-class food and unforgettable guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and motivate your team to be their best
• Deliver on sales, budgets, stock and P&L targets
• Ensure food safety, health & safety, and compliance standards are always met
• Build strong development plans and schedule efficiently
• Keep the energy high, the service smooth, and the culture positive
• Communicate clearly with your team, line manager, and support departments
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• A lead-from-the-front attitude and vibrant work ethic
• Experience with financial controls, inventory, and reporting
• A focus on guest experience and team engagement
• The ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible scheduling for real work-life balance
• Private healthcare
• Achievable bonus - up to 10% of your annual salary
• Free meals on shift + discount when off
• Employee perks & discounts platform
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Paid training and full support