Popeyes Louisiana Chicken UK&I
Assistant General Manager
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Assistant General Manager
Assistant General Manager – Popeyes UK&I
We're Popeyes UK&I, a Times Top 100 ranked company and Happiest Place to Work, driving a vision to build the country’s most loved chicken brand—every role plays a part in this mission.
As Assistant General Managers, we’re looking for ambitious, driven leaders who can step up from the front, embody the fast-paced restaurant environment, and deliver outstanding results across people, profit, and guest experience.
What You’ll Get
- Competitive salary with a 10% performance bonus
- £1,000 management referral bonus
- 30 days holiday + an extra birthday day off
- Free meals on shift + employee discount
- Exclusive perks:
- Gym memberships
- Retail discount scheme
- Tech discount scheme
- Career growth through exclusive development via Popeyes University’s learning platform
What You’ll Do Here
You’ll rally the team, drive performance targets, and uphold Popeyes’ legendary standards as a trusted partner to the General Manager. Your responsibilities include:
- Leading execution: Help run the restaurant by ensuring superior food quality, swift service, and unforgettable guest experiences
- Performance planning: Support the GM in creating and achieving smart, results-driven business plans
- Compliance & safety: Ensure full adherence to HACCP, health & safety policies, and employment legislation
- Cultural leadership: Be the role model—inspire, maintain high standards, and foster an inclusive, welcoming culture
- People ownership:
- Recruit, develop, and retain talented team members
- Build a thriving leadership pipeline for future success
- Energy & execution: Keep the environment fun, high-energy, and service seamless
- Emergency readiness: Step in confidently and competently during GM absence
- Career pathway: Seize opportunities for leadership growth and personal development
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What You’ll Bring
To succeed as a Future Leader at Popeyes, you’ll need:
- Proven operational experience as an Assistant General Manager or General Manager in a branded, high-volume QSR or fast-casual setting
- Proven people leadership:
- Coaching, training, and holding honest conversations
- Building high-performing teams
- Boosting team motivation and retention
- Results-driven mindset:
- Strong sales target track record
- Cost-control and P&L expertise
- Exceptional labour & inventory management skills
- Delivery discipline: Ability to upskill standards in food quality, safety, and environmental cleanliness
- Adaptability & resilience: Thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments and delivering under pressure
- Ambition: Hungry to take your next career step and lead from the front
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Your application will be judged solely on potential and ability. No prior experience** is specified—we care about what you bring to the table.
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