Assistant General Manager

Popeyes

IEonsitePosted Aug 17, 2026
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About the role

Who We Are

Born in New Orleans in 1972, Popeyes built its reputation on legendary Louisiana-style chicken and bold hospitality. Now we’re bringing that same flavor and spirit to Ireland, building a community of passionate food lovers and future leaders.

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’s In It for You

Competitive salary with 10% performance bonus

€1000 management referral bonus

30 days holiday (including public holidays) + extra birthday day off

Free meals on shift + staff discount off duty

Cycle to Work scheme & Christmas Savers Club

Free meals on shift + staff discount off duty

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

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-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.

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