Restaurant General Manager — Lead High-Impact, Fast-Paced Ops

POPEYES UK CHICKEN & PIZZA LTD; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; 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

Popeyes University learning platform

Job summary

Popeyes UK CHICKEN & PIZZA LTD in Cambridge seeks an experienced Restaurant General Manager to own the operation, drive sales, and lead a high-performing team. You will ensure safety, quality, and service standards while managing budgets and guest experience.

Role requires proven management in branded fast-casual settings, strong leadership, and the ability to develop talent and optimize performance in a fast-paced environment. Join our growing brand and shape the guest journey.

Qualifications

• Proven GM experience in a branded, high-volume QSR or fast-casual restaurant.
• Track record of hitting sales targets, managing P&L, and controlling costs.
• Experience with labour scheduling, stock management, and inventory systems.
• Strong people leadership and talent development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HACCP, health & safety, and employment legislation.
• Full accountability for restaurant performance, incl P&L, sales, labour, food cost, audit 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 experience

People leadership

P&L ownership

Sales target delivery

Labour scheduling

Stock & cost control

Tools

Inventory systems

Stock management tools

Job description

Popeyes UK CHICKEN & PIZZA LTD in Cambridge seeks an experienced Restaurant General Manager to own the operation, drive sales, and lead a high-performing team. You will ensure safety, quality, and service standards while managing budgets and guest experience.

Role requires proven management in branded fast-casual settings, strong leadership, and the ability to develop talent and optimize performance in a fast-paced environment. Join our growing brand and shape the guest journey.