General Manager - Growth, Leadership & Guest Experience

popeyes; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Bonus opportunities

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision

Meal discounts

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Popeyes in Austin, TX is seeking a motivated General Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, maintain food quality, guest service, and cleanliness, and drive performance. You will recruit, train, and develop team members, manage scheduling, payroll, inventory, and budgets, and implement local marketing to grow sales while upholding Popeyes standards.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in restaurant management, strong leadership, communication, and financial acumen, and is able to work

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of restaurant management experience, ideally as a General Manager or Assistant General Manager.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Financial and business acumen, including understanding of P&L statements.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily operations of the restaurant, ensuring high standards in food quality, guest service, and cleanliness.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop top talent for all team positions.
• Motivate and coach team members and managers to achieve goals and deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Oversee inventory management, food and labor costs, and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Drive sales growth and profitability through operational excellence and local marketing.
• Manage scheduling, payroll, and administrative tasks efficiently.
• Build a positive team culture that reflects Popeyes values.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Financial acumen

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree a plus

Job description

Popeyes in Austin, TX is seeking a motivated General Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, maintain food quality, guest service, and cleanliness, and drive performance. You will recruit, train, and develop team members, manage scheduling, payroll, inventory, and budgets, and implement local marketing to grow sales while upholding Popeyes standards.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in restaurant management, strong leadership, communication, and financial acumen, and is able to work