General Manager — High-Volume QSR Leader

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken UK&I; Northampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Referral bonus

30 days holiday

Birthday day off

Private healthcare

Free meals on shift

Discounts off shift

Gym discount

Company car scheme

Tech discount scheme

Learning platform

Career advancement

Job summary

Popeyes UK&I is seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to own the performance of a busy site in Northampton. You will lead teams, drive sales, manage P&L, and uphold safety, food quality and guest experience to the highest standards.

Join a company that rewards achievement with bonuses, generous holiday, private healthcare and a learning platform for career progression. You’ll recruit, develop and retain talent while delivering consistent service and brand standards.

Qualifications

• Proven GM experience in branded high-volume QSR or fast-casual restaurant.
• Ability to deliver quality, safety and cleanliness standards at all times.
• Track record of hitting sales targets, managing P&L, and controlling costs.
• Experience with labour scheduling and inventory systems.
• Experience in new-site openings or multi-site environments is beneficial.
• Strong people leadership and talent development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with food safety (HACCP), health & safety, and employment legislation.
• Full accountability for restaurant performance, including P&L, sales, labour, food cost, audits and brand standards.
• Develop and coach 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 balancing availability, labour budgets, and peak trade.
• Review performance data to identify opportunities and take action.
• Maintain energy and positive culture to drive exceptional service.

Skills

General Manager experience

People leadership

Sales target achievement

P&L management

Job description

Popeyes UK&I is seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to own the performance of a busy site in Northampton. You will lead teams, drive sales, manage P&L, and uphold safety, food quality and guest experience to the highest standards.

Join a company that rewards achievement with bonuses, generous holiday, private healthcare and a learning platform for career progression. You’ll recruit, develop and retain talent while delivering consistent service and brand standards.