Restaurant Manager - Popeyes Hastings

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken, Inc.; Hastings; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fast-food brand is seeking an enthusiastic Restaurant Manager in Hastings to launch a new outlet. This role demands proven management experience in the QSR industry, strong leadership skills, and a passion for customer service. Enjoy competitive salary, bonuses, and growth opportunities within a vibrant team dedicated to excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

KPI-based bonus structure

Medical insurance

Free meal on shift

Great discounts across Tahua Brands

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Manager in the QSR or hospitality industry.
• Your leadership style is all about coaching and developing others.
• Ability to plan and juggle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Managing resources and optimizing operations.
• Ensuring impeccable customer service.
• Coaching and developing team members.

Skills

Experience in QSR or hospitality management

Leadership and coaching abilities

Resilience and adaptability

Customer service excellence

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Thank you for your interest in this position. We have received your application from Indeed, so the first step of your application is complete. To finish your application we will email you further details. Y’all ready to make everyone love that chicken? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a passionate Restaurant Manager to be part of launching a globally loved brand to NZ.

With links to the global brand already in place, and an experienced team behind you – we’re ready to go! We’ve got growth plans as bold as our famous Louisiana style seasoning, and you’ll be thrilled to be part of a team that has one purpose in mind … to spread our joie de vivre across the country over the next few years, unleashing soul food that is worth sharing.

Why you will love this role

Launching an exciting new global brand is a “once in a lifetime opportunity”, and this role is perfect for an absolute pro who wants to be part of opening our new restaurant that will wow our customers.

Picture yourself at the heart of the action, rocking the QSR industry like never before. Every day will bring a thrilling new challenge at every turn, from managing resources to optimising operations and ensuring impeccable customer service that keeps those tills ringing nonstop. You will be part of a global family where innovation and creativity are always on the menu, and you will be embraced by a team that share the same fiery passion for excellence.

What you will bring to the role

You will have huge energy, intrinsic drive and resilience, and demonstrated ability in the following:

• Proven experience as a Manager in the QSR or hospitality industry.
• Your leadership style is all about coaching and developing others. You’ll bring out the best in your team, helping them reach their full potential and perform exceptionally.
• No challenge is too big, and no task is too daunting. When the going gets tougher, you’ll power through, leading your team with extraordinary resilience.
• Your genuine love for customers will shine through in everything you do.
• Ability to plan and juggle multiple priorities, where you will be involved in coordinating numerous moving pieces.
• You’ll be skillful, adaptable and adept at building rapport with different individuals, using persuasive communication to align everyone towards shared objectives.

What's in it for you

• Competitive salary
• Simple achievable KPIs and bonus structure on top
• Medical insurance
• Free meal on shift
• Great discounts across the Tahua Brands - Burger King, Starbucks, Hannahs, Number One Shoes and Resonate Health
• As we grow our brand there will be multiple opportunities for development in your career

We believe in the spice of life and the power of good food. We’re all about manaakitanga… hanging out at Popeyes, sharing experiences and creating moments of joy. We’re building a new NZ business which will be soulful, proud, street smart, big hearted….and we want you to join our movement! If you share our love for spice, flavour and real food with heart, get in touch. Position description Apply now Share

Closing Date: Thursday, 27 November 2025