General Manager

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Who We Are

Born in New Orleans in 1972, Popeyes started with one bold idea and one restaurant — serving legendary Louisiana-style chicken with unmatched hospitality. Today, we’re bringing that same bold flavour and energy to Ireland, building high-performing teams and developing the next generation of restaurant talent.

We are on a mission to become the most loved Quick Service Restaurant brand — and with rapid growth and new openings ahead, there’s never been a better time to join us and lead from the front.

What You Will Get

• 10% performance bonus
• €1,000 management referral bonus
• 30 days holiday (including public holidays) + extra birthday day off
• €3,000 new restaurant opening bonus
• Private healthcare
• Cycle to Work scheme & Christmas Savers Club
• Free meals on shift + staff discounts when off
• Career development and progression opportunities supported through our Popeyes University dedicated learning platform

What You Will Do Here

• Ensure compliance with food safety (HACCP), health & safety, and employment legislation
• Full accountability for your restaurant’s performance, inc P&L, sales, labour, food cost, audit and brand standards
• Support and develop your team to grow their careers and unleash their potential
• Deliver Popeyes' food quality, speed of service, and guest experience standards
• Own recruitment, development plans, and succession planning for your site
• Control stock, inventory, ordering, and waste to target
• Build rotas that balance availability, labour budgets, and peak trade
• Review performance data to identify opportunities and take action
• Bring the Fun and keep the energy high, the service smooth, and the culture poppin’

What You Will Bring to the Table

Proven experience as a General Manager in a branded, high-volume QSR or fast-casual restaurant

Ability to deliver quality, safety and cleanliness standards at all time

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 talent

Experience in new-site openings or multi-site environments is beneficial

The ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-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.