Operations Manager - Relocation to Ireland

Relocate from the UK to Dublin – Lead Our Expansion into the Republic of Ireland (Relocation Package Included)

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager based in the UK to relocate to Dublin and help lead our entry into the Republic of Ireland. This is a unique chance to take ownership of a brand-new market, operating with high levels of autonomy and accountability. We’re looking for a confident, self-driven leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is ready to shape something from the ground up. With significant scope for progression, this role offers the opportunity to make a defining mark on your career while playing a key role in our ROI growth.

A key part of this role will also involve leading and delivering New Store Openings (NSOs), ensuring each launch is executed to the highest operational standards and sets the foundation for long-term success in the market.

You’ll be the driver of culture, leading your General Managers and bring to life our 'bring the fun' value. You'll provide clear direction and motivational leadership, be responsible for your KPIs, especially sales and profit targets. Whilst ensuring the highest standards of quality, service, and cleanliness. We work in a fast paced and competitive environment, so these standards are vital to the success of the business.

What you’ll do here

• Oversee the daily operations of multiple locations, ensuring efficiency and profitability
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and safety procedures
• Build, develop and retain a high-performing team through strong recruitment, training, coaching and development, succession planning and leadership practices and in line with company expectations
• Put the customer first in everything you and your teams do, driving service and guest reviews/feedback
• Ensure food quality standards uphold our ambition to be the most loved QSR brand
• Collaborate with the Chicken HQ teams to gain the support and expertise you need to drive your store forward
• Implement and maintain operational policies, procedures and standards across all locations
• Monitor and analyse financial performance, budgeting and cost control measures
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness

What you’ll have done

• Strong experience and proven track record in a multi-site, hospitality business, ideally QSR or casual dining
• Excellent organisational and problem solving abilities
• Always leads by example, lives and breathes an epic guest experience and drives KPIs
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire
• Extensive experience recruiting, developing and talent planning within your store teams
• Demonstrated ability to analyse financial data and make sound business decisions
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and safety standards

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• £5k car allowance
• Company car scheme
• Benefits platform, inc. gym discounts and cycle to work
• Career progression opportunities
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 33 days annual leave
• Birthday day off
• Free chicken!

Inclusivity and respect are at the heart of all we do, Popeyes is a place where everyone is can be their true self and everyone belongs. This is why we assess each application on the aptitude to do the job and nothing else.