Assistant General Manager

We're Popeyes UK&I, a Times Top 100 ranked company / great place to work and Happiest Place to work, and we're building the most loved chicken brand in the country and that's where you come in! We’re hunting for standout Assistant General Managers ready to step up and lead from the front. You’re a proven operator who thrives in high-volume, fast-paced restaurants—and as the right hand to the GM, you’ll drive results across people, profit, and an unforgettable guest experience. What You'll Get: Competitive salary with 10% performance bonus £1000 management referral bonus 30 days holiday + extra birthday day off Free meals on shift + discount when off Employee perks including gym + retail discount, tech discount scheme Career development and progression opportunities supported through our Popeyes University dedicated learning platform What you’ll do here Help run the restaurant and lead the team to deliver Popeyes’ outstanding food quality, speed of service, and guest experience standards Support your GM in building a winning plan and smashing performance goals Ensure full team compliance with food safety (HACCP), health & safety, and employment legislation Be the role model—set the tone, keep standards high, and inspire your team Create a warm, inclusive space where everyone feels welcome Recruit, develop and retain top talent—you’ll know how to build a dream team + pipeline future talent Bring the Fun and keep the energy high, the service smooth, and the culture poppin’ Take the reins when your GM is away + stay hungry for personal development—this is your stepping stone to future leadership What you’ll bring to the table: Proven experience as an Assistant General Manager or Restaurant General Manager in a branded, high-volume QSR or fast-casual restaurant Experience leading results through your teams, coaching, training and having honest conversations, where needed Are excited by growth and ready to take the next step in your career Track record of hitting sales targets, managing P&L, and controlling costs Experience with labour scheduling, stock management, and inventory systems Strong people leadership, you've built teams and developed future leaders Ability to deliver quality, safety and cleanliness standards at all time The ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, ever changingever-changing environment At Popeyes, everyone counts. It’s one of our core values and sits at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to building diverse, inclusive teams where people feel valued and can be their true selves. We assess every application based on potential and ability — nothing else.