General Manager

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

Job summary

A major food brand in Greater London is seeking a General Manager to lead restaurant operations, inspire team performance, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. The successful candidate will manage sales, budgets, and compliance standards while fostering a positive team culture. Candidates with proven leadership skills and a focus on guest satisfaction are encouraged to apply. This role offers flexible scheduling, healthcare, training support, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Private healthcare

Achievable bonus – up to 10%

Free meals on shift

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Focus on guest experience and team engagement.

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 skills

People management

Guest experience focus

Financial controls

Ability to adapt

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.