Assistant Manager (id 4810)

HPC Chkn Operations, LLC dba Popeye’s; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Euclid, OH is seeking an Assistant Manager who can lead with energy, inspire the team, and drive daily restaurant excellence.

You will support the General Manager, coach team members, manage guest experience, uphold brand standards, and ensure fast, friendly service while maintaining a clean, welcoming environment.

This role focuses on operations, training, cash handling, inventory, and delivering Popeyes Cajun Hospitality across shifts.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people-management abilities.
• Strong guest-service orientation and communication skills.
• Operational understanding of restaurant workflows and cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in daily operations.
• Coach and develop Shift Coordinators and Team Members.
• Ensure compliance with cash handling and security procedures.
• Lead food prep and delivery within service speed guidelines.
• Foster a culture of accountability, growth, and hospitality.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Operations

Communication

Job description

Description

Assistant Manager – Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Step up. Lead strong. Grow fast.

Looking to take your leadership to the next level? Popeyes is seeking Assistant Managers who are ready to roll up their sleeves, inspire their teams, and help drive a high-performing restaurant. If you’ve got hustle, heart, and a knack for operations, this is your moment.

An Assistant Manager is a leader in their restaurant with a passion for ensuring daily operation excellence by creating a memorable Guest experience and helping their teams learn and grow. Assistant Managers support their Restaurant General Manager (RGM) by investing their time in developing future leaders, upholding brand standards, and assisting the RGM with essential duties. Assistant Managers ensure that Team Members deliver food to guests that is cooked to perfection, made with love, and served up with Popeyes® famous Cajun Hospitality.

What You’ll Do

As an Assistant Manager, you’ll be the right hand to the General Manager - keeping the restaurant running smoothly, supporting your team, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Your responsibilities include:

• Profitability
• Manage inventory costs through daily, weekly, and monthly inspections
• Place and receive truck orders with precision
• Maintain a detailed list of restaurant assets
• Oversee preventative maintenance and vendor coordination
• Ensure compliance with cash control and security procedures
• People
• Coach and develop Shift Coordinators and Team Members
• Support ongoing training and team development
• Foster a culture of accountability, growth, and positivity
• De-escalate any situation with guests or employees
• Guest Experience
• Motivate team members to deliver fast, friendly, and accurate service
• Ensure a clean, welcoming environment that exceeds guest expectations
• Operations
• Lead efficient food prep and product delivery within service speed guidelines
• Uphold brand and operational standards across all shifts