General Manager

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’re 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'll 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’ll 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’ll 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.