General Manager

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

Job summary

A leading chicken restaurant chain in the UK is seeking a General Manager to lead the restaurant team and ensure high standards in food safety and guest experience. You will drive performance, motivate your staff, and contribute to a positive work culture. Proven leadership and financial understanding are essential for this role. The company offers competitive perks, including flexible scheduling and private healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Private healthcare

Achievable bonus – up to 10% of salary

Free meals on shift

Employee perks & discounts

Career development opportunities

Paid training

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Full accountability for restaurant's performance.
• Lead, coach and motivate team.
• Ensure food safety and compliance standards are met.

Skills

Leadership and people management

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Financial controls and inventory management

Focus on guest experience

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.