Shift Manager

Popeyes; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-food restaurant chain in Northern Ireland is seeking a passionate Shift Manager to lead a team and ensure excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have previous management experience, a fun work ethic, and the ability to maintain compliance with safety standards. This role offers flexible scheduling, free meals, employee discounts, and clear career progression paths in an engaging work environment.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Free meals on shift

Bonus scheme

Paid training

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Previous management or supervisory experience.
• Confidence with compliance and safety standards.
• Flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced, guest-first environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading the team during shifts to deliver great food and service.
• Running daily pre-shift briefings and setting clear priorities.
• Motivating, coaching, and training team members.
• Managing food safety, health & safety, and audit standards.
• Being accountable for the smooth running of your shift.
• Creating a fun, high-energy environment for both team and guests.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Compliance knowledge

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Ready to lead a team and bring the heat? At Popeyes, we’re serving up legendary Louisiana-style chicken with a side of southern hospitality—and we need passionate Shift Managers to help us deliver it right, every time.

What’s life like at Popeyes?

It’s fast, fun, and full of flavour. As a Shift Manager, you’ll be at the heart of the action—leading the team, serving our iconic food, and making sure every guest leaves with a smile.

Responsibilities

• Leading the team during shifts to deliver great food and service
• Running daily pre-shift briefings and setting clear priorities
• Motivating, coaching, and training team members
• Managing food safety, health & safety, and audit standards
• Being accountable for the smooth running of your shift
• Creating a fun, high-energy environment for both team and guests

What you’ll get

• Flexible schedules that work around you
• Free meals on shift + access to employee discounts
• Bonus scheme to boost your earnings
• Clear career progression paths
• Paid training and full uniform provided
• Cycle to Work & Tech Schemes
• Gym discounts
• Online perks platform
• No zero-hour contracts

What we’re looking for

• A lead-from-the-front attitude with a fun, vibrant work ethic
• Previous management or supervisory experience
• Confidence with compliance and safety standards
• Flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced, guest-first environment

At Popeyes everyone counts, it’s one of our values and something that sits at the core of who we are. We believe inclusivity and respect are at the heart of all we do and we strive to create a place where everyone can be their true self. This is why we assess each application on the aptitude to do the job and nothing else.