General Manager

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken UK; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular chicken restaurant chain in Colchester is seeking a passionate General Manager to lead their restaurant operations. You will be accountable for performance, drive your team's success, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and a focus on team engagement. This role offers flexible scheduling, private healthcare, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Private healthcare

Achievable bonus – up to 10% of salary

Free meals on shift

Discount when off duty

Employee perks & discounts platform

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

• Full accountability for your restaurant’s performance.
• Lead, coach and motivate your team.
• Deliver on sales, budgets, stock and P&L targets.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health standards.
• Build strong development plans and schedule efficiently.
• Keep the energy high and culture positive.
• Communicate clearly with team and support departments.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Financial controls

Guest experience focus

Adaptability

Job description

We’re Popeyes UK, and we’re on a mission to become the most loved chicken brand in the UK. Our famous Louisiana-style chicken is only as good as the people behind it—and that’s where you come in.

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.

What you’ll get as a General Manager:

• 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

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Full accountability for your restaurant’s performance
• 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

What you’ll bring to the table:

• 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

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.