General Manager

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular fast-food restaurant in Manchester seeks a General Manager to oversee operations and inspire a team to deliver exceptional service and food quality. This role requires proven leadership skills, a focus on guest experience, and the ability to manage financial and operational processes effectively. The restaurant offers flexible scheduling, healthcare, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Private healthcare

Achievable bonus

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 thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership skills

People management

Financial controls

Adaptability

Guest experience focus

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.