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.
Competitive salary with 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
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
Lead and manage your team, including Assistant Managers, Shift Supervisors and Team Members
Deliver Popeyes' food quality, speed of service, and guest experience standards
Own recruitment, development plans, and succession planning for your site
Manage stock, inventory, ordering, and waste to target
Build rotas that balance availability, labour budgets, and peak trade
Analyse performance data to identify opportunities and take action
Bring the Fun and keep the energy high, the service smooth, and the culture poppin’
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 leaders
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.
Temple bar, County Dublin, Ireland
D02 XE29