General Manager

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular chicken restaurant chain in Greater Manchester is looking for a General Manager to lead their restaurant. You will be responsible for overall performance, inspiring your team, and ensuring guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills and can thrive in a fast-paced environment. This opportunity offers flexible scheduling, private healthcare, and career development.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Private healthcare

Achievable bonus up to 10%

Free meals on shift

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Accountability for restaurant performance.
• Lead, coach, and motivate the team.
• Ensure compliance with safety and health standards.
• Deliver on sales, budgets, and P&L targets.
• Communicate effectively with team and support departments.

Skills

Leadership skills

People management

Guest experience focus

Financial controls experience

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

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.