General Manager

Popeyes Uk; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent fast-food chain is looking for a General Manager in the United Kingdom. This role involves leading a dynamic team to ensure exceptional food quality and guest experiences while meeting financial objectives and compliance standards. Ideal candidates possess strong leadership abilities, a vibrant work ethic, and experience in managing financial controls. Additionally, the position offers flexible scheduling, private healthcare, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling for real work-life balance

Private healthcare

Achievable bonus up to 10% of annual salary

Free meals on shift

Employee perks & discounts platform

Career development and progression opportunities

Paid training and full support

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 skills

People management

Financial controls

Guest experience focus

Adaptability

Job description

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.