Restaurant General Manager: Lead Growth & Guest Experience

popeyes; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Bonus opportunities

Competitive compensation

PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Discounted meals

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Popeyes in Missouri is seeking a General Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, uphold superior food quality, guest service, and sanitation standards while delivering an outstanding guest experience. This role requires hands-on leadership, accountability, and a passion for brand standards across all shifts.

You will recruit, hire, and develop team members, coach managers, drive performance, manage inventory, food and labor costs, scheduling, and payroll, and ensure compliance with health

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• 3–5 years of restaurant management experience, preferably as GM or AGM.
• Strong leadership, communication, and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily restaurant operations, ensuring high food quality and guest service.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop top talent for all positions.
• Motivate and coach team members and managers to meet goals.
• Oversee inventory, food and labor costs, and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Drive sales growth and profitability through operations and local marketing.
• Manage scheduling, payroll, and administrative tasks.
• Build a positive team culture reflecting Popeyes values.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree a plus

Job description

Popeyes in Missouri is seeking a General Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, uphold superior food quality, guest service, and sanitation standards while delivering an outstanding guest experience. This role requires hands-on leadership, accountability, and a passion for brand standards across all shifts.

You will recruit, hire, and develop team members, coach managers, drive performance, manage inventory, food and labor costs, scheduling, and payroll, and ensure compliance with health