Restaurant General Manager — Drive Experience & Growth

POPEYES UK CHICKEN & PIZZA LTD; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% performance bonus

£1000 management referral bonus

30 days holiday + birthday day off

Private healthcare

Free meals on shift + discount whenoff

Gym discount

Company car scheme

Tech discount scheme

Job summary

Popeyes UK CHICKEN & PIZZA LTD in Eastbourne seeks an experienced Restaurant General Manager to take full ownership of the restaurant's performance. You will lead a fast-paced team, ensuring top guest experience, strong sales, and efficient operations.

You'll drive food safety, P&L, labour budgets, and brand standards while developing your people and delivering high-energy service that makes Popeyes a standout in the market.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager in a branded, high-volume QSR or fast-casual restaurant.
• Strong leadership to drive teams and guest experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage P&L, costs and compliance with health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership for restaurant performance, including P&L, sales, labour, food cost, audits and brand standards.
• Lead and develop the team to achieve high standards and great guest experiences.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and employment legislation.
• Deliver Popeyes' food quality, speed of service, and guest experience standards.
• Own recruitment, development plans and succession planning for the site.
• Control stock, inventory, ordering and waste to target.
• Build schedules balancing availability, labour budgets and peak trade.
• Review performance data to identify opportunities and take action.
• Bring energy and a positive culture to the team.

Skills

General Manager experience

P&L management

Labour scheduling

Food safety HACCP

Stock & inventory control

Team leadership

New-site openings

Job description

Popeyes UK CHICKEN & PIZZA LTD in Eastbourne seeks an experienced Restaurant General Manager to take full ownership of the restaurant's performance. You will lead a fast-paced team, ensuring top guest experience, strong sales, and efficient operations.

You'll drive food safety, P&L, labour budgets, and brand standards while developing your people and delivering high-energy service that makes Popeyes a standout in the market.