Restaurant GM: Lead High-Energy, Profitable Ops

POPEYES UK CHICKEN & PIZZA LTD; Birmingham; Hybrid; 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 when of

Gym discount

Company car scheme

Tech discount scheme

Popeyes University dedicated learning

Job summary

Popeyes UK&I is seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to take full ownership of a busy site in Birmingham. You will lead a high-performing team, ensuring top-tier food quality, service speed, and guest experience while driving sales and controlling costs.

The role requires a proven leadership background in a branded, high-volume restaurant, with the ability to recruit, develop talent, and manage P&L in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven GM experience in a branded, high-volume QSR or fast-casual restaurant.
• Strong leadership to develop and motivate teams.
• Track record of hitting sales targets and managing P&L.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with food safety (HACCP), health & safety, and employment legislation.
• Full accountability for restaurant performance, inc 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

Sales & P&L management

Labour scheduling

Inventory management

Recruitment & succession planning

Job description

Popeyes UK&I is seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to take full ownership of a busy site in Birmingham. You will lead a high-performing team, ensuring top-tier food quality, service speed, and guest experience while driving sales and controlling costs.

The role requires a proven leadership background in a branded, high-volume restaurant, with the ability to recruit, develop talent, and manage P&L in a fast-paced environment.