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 leaders.
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.
30 days’ holiday (including public holidays)
Competitive annual bonus scheme
€3,000 new restaurant opening bonus
€1,000 refer-a-friend bonus
Fast-track leadership development programmes
Cycle to Work scheme & Christmas Savers Club
Free meals on shift + staff discounts off duty
Real career progression within a fast-growing QSR hospitality brand
As General Manager, you’ll take full ownership of a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant — driving performance, leading your management team, and delivering exceptional guest experience, customer service excellence, and operational standards.
You’ll be responsible for people, profit, and performance, creating a culture where teams thrive and guests keep coming back.
You’ll:
Lead all daily restaurant operations, KPIs, and commercial performance
Drive sales growth, manage P&L, labour, and food costs
Deliver outstanding guest experience, service standards, and food quality
Oversee food safety, HACCP, health & safety compliance, and audits
Recruit, train, coach, and develop high-performing hospitality teams
Build a positive, inclusive, high-energy team culture
Analyse performance and drive continuous operational improvement
Act as a strong brand ambassador within the local community
Lead a high-volume QSR / fast food / hospitality environment with confidence
Positive energy and a genuine passion for people and hospitality leadership
Proven success as a General Manager, Restaurant Manager, or Store Manager
Experience in Quick Service Restaurants, fast food, or high-volume hospitality
Strong financial acumen including P&L, cost control, and KPI management
Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development skills
Hands-on, lead-from-the-front leadership style
Strong problem-solving and operational decision-making ability
Knowledge of food hygiene, food safety, and health & safety standards
A growth mindset and commitment to developing future leaders
Bring the fun • Everyone counts • Always fresh • We do it together • Do mighty good
At Popeyes, Everyone Counts. Inclusivity and respect sit at the core of who we are. We assess every application based on skills, potential, and ability to do the job — nothing else.
Ready to lead your own restaurant and grow with one of the fastest-growing hospitality brands? Come join the flock.
Temple bar, Dublin, Ireland
D02 XE29