General Manager

Popeyes Uk; Wembley; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading quick-service restaurant in Wembley is seeking a General Manager to oversee operations and inspire the team. The successful candidate will lead, coach, and motivate staff, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while meeting financial targets and compliance standards. This role emphasizes inclusivity, a vibrant work ethic, and effective communication. Benefits include flexible scheduling, private healthcare, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Achievable bonus - up to 10%

Free meals on shift

Employee perks & discounts platform

Career development opportunities

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 and compliance standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Financial controls

Adaptability

Guest experience focus

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.