Shift Leader — Flexible Hours, Fast-Paced Service, Path to Management

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

Benefits offered by this job

£1,000 refer a friend bonus

Flexible schedules

Free meals on shift

Employee perks: gym & retail discounts

Tech scheme

Job summary

Popeyes UK&I is hiring Shift Supervisors in the United Kingdom to run shifts, lead from the front and direct a fast-paced team delivering Popeyes’ quality, speed, and guest experience.

You’ll coach, train and develop your crew, own shift performance from labour to service, and ensure food safety and standards while maintaining a fun, energetic environment.

Competitive hourly rates from £12.75 to £13.25 with a duty manager premium, plus a £1,000 refer-a-friend bonus and flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Supervisor, Team Leader, or Shift Manager in a fast-paced environment (QSR or fast casual dining preferable).
• Lead-from-the-front mindset — you’re hands-on & support your team at all times.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate a team.
• Confidence in managing standards, compliance, and food safety.
• Stay calm, organized, and focused in a busy environment.
• Hunger to grow and develop — this is your pathway into management.

Responsibilities

• Run your shift and lead the team to deliver Popeyes’ outstanding food quality, speed of service, and guest experience standards.
• Support your management team in hitting performance goals and driving results.
• Lead pre-shift briefings and keep your 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 where both team and guests feel the energy.
• Coach, train, and develop your team — building future leaders.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety (HACCP), health & safety, and company standards.
• Take ownership of your shift performance — labour, flow, and service.
• Bring the fun and keep the energy high, the service smooth, and the culture poppin’

Skills

Team leadership

Lead from front

Communication

Motivate a team

Calm under pressure

Job description

Popeyes UK&I is hiring Shift Supervisors in the United Kingdom to run shifts, lead from the front and direct a fast-paced team delivering Popeyes’ quality, speed, and guest experience.

You’ll coach, train and develop your crew, own shift performance from labour to service, and ensure food safety and standards while maintaining a fun, energetic environment.

Competitive hourly rates from £12.75 to £13.25 with a duty manager premium, plus a £1,000 refer-a-friend bonus and flexible benefits.