General Manager — High-Volume Fast-Casual Restaurant

POPEYES UK CHICKEN & PIZZA LTD; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Referral bonus

Holiday + birthday day off

Private healthcare

Free meals on shift

Gym discount

Company car

Tech discount

Popeyes University

Career development

Job summary

Popeyes UK & I is seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to take full ownership of a site. You will lead a fast-paced team, drive sales, cost control, and guest satisfaction while upholding safety and brand standards.

You’ll recruit, coach, and develop staff, manage schedules and inventory, and own site performance. The role offers progression through Popeyes University and strong employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Branded, high-volume QSR leadership experience.
• Proven ability to hit sales targets and manage P&L.
• Experience with labour scheduling and stock control.
• Strong people leadership and talent development.
• Experience with multi-site openings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HACCP, health & safety, and employment legislation.
• Full accountability for restaurant performance, inc P&L, sales, labour, food cost, audits and brand standards.
• Support and develop your team to grow their careers and unleash their potential.
• Deliver Popeyes' food quality, speed of service, and guest experience standards.
• Own recruitment, development plans, and succession planning for your site.
• Control stock, inventory, ordering, and waste to target.
• Build rotas that balance availability, labour budgets, and peak trade.
• Review performance data to identify opportunities and take action.
• Bring the Fun and keep the energy high, the service smooth, and the culture poppin’

Skills

General manager

People leadership

P&L management

Labour scheduling

Stock management

Multi-site experience

Branded QSR

Cost control

Tools

Inventory systems

Job description

Popeyes UK & I is seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to take full ownership of a site. You will lead a fast-paced team, drive sales, cost control, and guest satisfaction while upholding safety and brand standards.

You’ll recruit, coach, and develop staff, manage schedules and inventory, and own site performance. The role offers progression through Popeyes University and strong employee benefits.