Restaurant General Manager: Lead, Grow & Delight Guests

popeyes; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Competitive pay

PTO

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Meal discounts

Supportive culture

Job summary

Popeyes restaurant in Illinois is seeking a General Manager to lead daily operations, uphold food quality, guest service, and cleanliness, and drive sales growth. You will recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team, manage inventory and labor costs, ensure health and safety compliance, and partner with local marketing to achieve financial goals.

This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, within a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree a plus.
• 3–5 years of restaurant management experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• 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

P&L understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalen

Bachelor’s degree a plus

Job description

Popeyes restaurant in Illinois is seeking a General Manager to lead daily operations, uphold food quality, guest service, and cleanliness, and drive sales growth. You will recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team, manage inventory and labor costs, ensure health and safety compliance, and partner with local marketing to achieve financial goals.

This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, within a