High-Energy QSR General Manager — Lead Teams & Growth

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken UK&I; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Management referral bonus

30 days holiday

Opening bonus

Private healthcare

Cycle to Work

Christmas Savers Club

Free meals on shift

Staff discounts

Popeyes University

Job summary

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken UK&I is seeking a General Manager for our Ireland operations. You will own the restaurant’s performance, P&L, and staff development, ensuring outstanding food quality, service speed, and guest satisfaction.

You’ll recruit, coach and lead a high-performing team, manage stock and costs, and drive sales in a fast-paced environment. Join a brand focused on hospitality, growth, and creating a positive culture.

Qualifications

• General Manager experience in a branded, high-volume QSR or fast-casual restaurant.
• Ability to deliver quality, safety and cleanliness standards at all times.
• Track record of hitting sales targets, managing P&L, and controlling costs.
• Experience with labour scheduling, stock management and inventory systems.
• Strong people leadership and developing future talent.
• Experience in new-site openings or multi-site environments is beneficial.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and employment legislation.
• Full accountability for restaurant performance including P&L, sales, labour, and audit.
• Support and develop the team to grow their careers.
• Deliver Popeyes' food quality, speed of service, and guest experience standards.
• Own recruitment, development plans, and succession for the site.
• Control stock, inventory, ordering and waste to target.
• Build rotas balancing availability and labour budgets.
• Review performance data to identify opportunities and take action.
• Keep energy high and culture vibrant.

Skills

General Manager experience

Leadership

P&L management

Food safety knowledge

People development

Tools

Labor scheduling

Inventory systems

Job description

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken UK&I is seeking a General Manager for our Ireland operations. You will own the restaurant’s performance, P&L, and staff development, ensuring outstanding food quality, service speed, and guest satisfaction.

You’ll recruit, coach and lead a high-performing team, manage stock and costs, and drive sales in a fast-paced environment. Join a brand focused on hospitality, growth, and creating a positive culture.