Restaurant General Manager - Lead a High-Volume QSR & P&L

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken UK&I; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; 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

Gym discount

Company car scheme

Popeyes University learning platform

Job summary

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken UK&I is seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to take full ownership of a high-volume site. You will lead performance across people, sales, profit, and guest experience, ensuring top standards and strong metrics.

You will drive food safety, brand standards, and continuous improvement while recruiting and developing your team for future growth. This is a hands-on role at a Popeyes site in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven GM in branded, high-volume QSR or fast-casual restaurant.
• Track record of hitting sales targets and managing P&L.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and employment laws.
• Own full accountability for restaurant performance including P&L, sales, labour, and food cost.
• Develop and empower your team to grow their careers.
• 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 rotas balancing availability and labour budgets for peak trade.
• Review performance data to identify opportunities and take action.
• Maintain high energy, service quality, and a positive culture.

Skills

General Manager experience

People leadership

P&L management

Cost control

Labour scheduling

Inventory management

Team development

Brand standards

Job description

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken UK&I is seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to take full ownership of a high-volume site. You will lead performance across people, sales, profit, and guest experience, ensuring top standards and strong metrics.

You will drive food safety, brand standards, and continuous improvement while recruiting and developing your team for future growth. This is a hands-on role at a Popeyes site in the UK.