Shift Leader – Fast-Paced QSR with Growth Path

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken UK&I; Antrim; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Gym discounts

Retail discounts

Tech scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Flexible schedules

Development program

Job summary

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken UK&I is seeking passionate Shift Supervisors to run shifts, coach the team, and deliver excellent guest experiences in a fast-paced setting. You’ll direct operations, manage people, product quality, and service standards while supporting the management team and owning your shift.

You’ll lead by example, maintain high standards of food safety and customer care, and help develop future leaders through a fast-track management pathway. Excellent benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Supervisor, Team Leader, or Shift Manager in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead-from-the-front mindset with hands-on support to the team.
• Passion for people and building great teams.
• Confidence in managing standards, compliance and food safety.
• Strong communication skills to motivate the team.
• Stay calm, organised and focused in a busy setting.
• A hunger to grow and progress into management.

Responsibilities

• Run your shift and lead the team to deliver Popeyes’ food quality, speed and guest experience standards.
• Support management in hitting performance goals and driving results.
• Lead pre-shift briefings and keep the team aligned, focused, and energised.
• Be the role model — set the tone, keep standards high and lead from the front.
• Create a fun, inclusive environment for both staff and guests.
• Coach, train and develop your team to build future leaders.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, health & safety and company standards.
• Take ownership of shift performance — labour, flow and service.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Team leadership

Communication

Food safety compliance

Job description

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken UK&I is seeking passionate Shift Supervisors to run shifts, coach the team, and deliver excellent guest experiences in a fast-paced setting. You’ll direct operations, manage people, product quality, and service standards while supporting the management team and owning your shift.

You’ll lead by example, maintain high standards of food safety and customer care, and help develop future leaders through a fast-track management pathway. Excellent benefits apply.