Shift Manager

The Popeyes; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular fast-food chain in Preston is seeking a passionate Shift Manager to lead a team in delivering great food and service. The role involves overseeing daily operations, motivating staff, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Benefits include flexible schedules, free meals on shift, and a bonus scheme. This position offers a vibrant work environment and clear career progression paths.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Free meals on shift

Access to employee discounts

Bonus scheme

Paid training

Cycle to Work & Tech Schemes

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Previous management or supervisory experience is essential.
• Ability to oversee compliance and safety standards required.
• Flexible adaptation in a fast-paced, guest-first environment needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team during shifts and ensure excellent food and service.
• Conduct daily pre-shift briefings to set priorities.
• Motivate, coach, and train team members effectively.
• Manage food safety, health & safety, and audit standards.

Skills

Management or supervisory experience

Confidence with compliance and safety standards

Flexibility in fast-paced environment

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. Your day-to-day will include:

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
• A lead-from-the-front attitude with a fun, vibrant work ethic

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• 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