Shift Manager

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken UK&I; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 1,756,000 - 1,825,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Free meals on shift

Discounts

Gym discounts

Tech scheme

Popeyes University learning

Job summary

Popeyes UK&I is seeking motivated Shift Supervisors to lead from the front in a fast-paced environment, owning shifts to deliver top-tier food quality, speed of service and guest experience. You’ll support the management team, coach teams, and ensure standards across food safety and safety compliance.

Benefits include a competitive hourly rate with premiums for duties, referral bonuses, flexible schedules, and discounts on meals and perks through Popeyes University learning platform.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication and ability to motivate staff.
• Ability to manage standards, safety, and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Run your shift and lead the team to deliver quality food and guest experience.
• Support management in hitting performance goals and driving results.
• Lead pre-shift briefings and keep the team aligned and energised.
• Coach, train, and develop the team to build future leaders.
• Ensure food safety, health & safety, and company standards.
• Manage labour, flow and service during your shift.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Communication

People management

Food safety

Job description

We're Popeyes UK&I, a Times Top 100 ranked company / great place to work and Happiest Place to work, and we’re building the most loved chicken brand in the country — and that’s where you come in!

We’re on the lookout for passionate Shift Supervisors who are ready to step up and lead from the front. You’ll be a confident operator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, supporting the management team and owning your shift to deliver results across people, product, and guest experience.

What You’ll Get:

• Hourly rate of £12.75, increasing to £13.25 with £0.50 premium when acting as Duty Manager
• £1000 referral bonus
• Flexible schedules that work around you
• Free meals on shift + discount when your not working
• Employee perks including gym + retail discounts, tech scheme
• Career development and progression opportunities supported through our Popeyes University dedicated learning platform

What you’ll do here:

• 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’

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Experience as a Supervisor, Team Leader, or Shift Manager in a fast-paced environment (QSR or fast casual dining preferable)
• A lead‑from‑the‑front mindset — you’re hands‑on and support your team at all times
• Passion for people — you know great results come from great teams
• Confidence in managing standards, compliance, and food safety
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate a team
• The ability to stay calm, organised, and focused in a busy environment
• A hunger to grow and develop — this is your pathway into management

At Popeyes, everyone counts. It’s one of our core values and sits at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to building diverse, inclusive teams where people feel valued and can be their true selves.

We assess every application based on potential and ability — nothing else.