Assistant General Manager — Lead with Heart, Grow with Purpose

popeyes; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Competitive pay

PTO

Benefits

Discounted meals

Team culture

Job summary

Popeyes is seeking an Assistant General Manager to support the Restaurant General Manager in daily operations, coaching the crew, and delivering the legendary Southern hospitality. This AGM role emphasizes leadership, hustle, and heart to ensure fast, friendly service.

You will lead shifts, train new team members, monitor quality and safety, manage labor and costs, and maintain brand standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want growth with Popeyes, apply to join our team in

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of restaurant or retail management experience.
• People-first leadership style with a hands-on, lead-by-example approach.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage fast-paced environments and great food.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of daily restaurant operations from front counter to back of house.
• Lead shifts with confidence to ensure speed, accuracy, and guest experiences.
• Coach, develop, and motivate team members to hit service and performance goals.
• Monitor food quality, safety standards, and cleanliness.
• Assist in managing labor, food costs, and profitability.
• Respond to guest feedback and resolve concerns with care.
• Ensure brand standards, policies, safety procedures; other duties assigned.
• Help with hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members.

Skills

People-first leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Fast-paced environment

Flexibility

Food & labor cost management

Job description

Popeyes is seeking an Assistant General Manager to support the Restaurant General Manager in daily operations, coaching the crew, and delivering the legendary Southern hospitality. This AGM role emphasizes leadership, hustle, and heart to ensure fast, friendly service.

You will lead shifts, train new team members, monitor quality and safety, manage labor and costs, and maintain brand standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want growth with Popeyes, apply to join our team in