Restaurant GM: Lead Growth & Guest Experience

popeyes; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Bonus opportunities

Competitive compensation

PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

Discounted meals

Team culture

Job summary

Popeyes is seeking a General Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, drive guest experience, and manage team performance in St. Louis.

You will recruit, train, and develop staff, oversee inventory and financials, ensure health and safety standards, and drive sales growth through local marketing. This is a hands-on leadership role with opportunities to grow within a fast-growing brand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree a plus).
• 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

P&L knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree a plus

Job description

Popeyes is seeking a General Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, drive guest experience, and manage team performance in St. Louis.

You will recruit, train, and develop staff, oversee inventory and financials, ensure health and safety standards, and drive sales growth through local marketing. This is a hands-on leadership role with opportunities to grow within a fast-growing brand.