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Assistant Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.00 - $17.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Employee meal discounts
Bonus Pay Opportunities
Leadership development
Career growth opportunities

Job Description

Popeyes is a renowned fast-food restaurant chain known for its distinct New Orleans-style fried chicken and flavorful Cajun and Creole-inspired menu. Founded in 1972 by entrepreneur Al Copeland, Popeyes has grown from a single location to becoming one of the world’s largest chicken quick-service restaurants, with over 2,700 locations in the United States and internationally. The brand is celebrated for its rich culinary tradition and continues to innovate while honoring its Louisiana heritage.

This exciting opportunity is for an Assistant Manager role at Popeyes, ideal for individuals eager to develop and enhance their management skills in a vibrant, fast-paced environment. As an Assistant Manager, you will assist the Restaurant General Manager in overseeing daily operations to ensure high standards in guest service, food quality, cleanliness, and overall restaurant profitability. This position is perfect for motivated leaders who thrive in dynamic settings and are passionate about driving excellent customer experiences while managing and coaching a dedicated team.

The role emphasizes leadership development and hands-on coaching, providing the chance to grow within the organization. Assistant Managers at Popeyes play a crucial role in fostering a positive team culture and maintaining operational standards through direct supervision and support of shift leaders and team members. Duties include resolving guest concerns promptly, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality protocols, managing scheduling and inventory, and maintaining sanitation standards.

This full-time position involves working 8-hour shifts that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Compensation is competitive and reflective of experience and location, with additional perks such as employee meal discounts and bonus pay opportunities. Popeyes provides a clear career path for ambitious individuals aiming to advance to roles such as Restaurant General Manager and beyond.

Joining Popeyes means becoming part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering an exceptional dining experience rooted in authentic, flavorful cuisine. The company values leadership, reliability, and teamwork, offering a supportive environment for career growth in the hospitality and food service industry. If you enjoy working in a high-energy setting and want to contribute to a beloved global brand, this Assistant Manager position offers a rewarding and challenging career opportunity.

Job Requirements

  • experience in restaurant, food service, retail, or hospitality leadership roles
  • strong leadership skills
  • ability to manage scheduling, inventory, labor, and guest service
  • excellent communication skills
  • available for flexible shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
  • capable of physical tasks such as standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs
  • eligible to work in the United States and meet age requirements

Job Qualifications

  • experience in restaurant, food service, retail, or hospitality leadership roles
  • strong leadership skills to motivate teams and uphold standards
  • comfortable managing scheduling, inventory, labor, and guest service
  • excellent communication and organizational skills
  • able to coach and develop team members for promotion readiness
  • available for flexible shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
  • capable of standing, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs as needed
  • eligible to work in the United States and meet age requirements

Job Duties

  • support the restaurant general manager in leading daily restaurant operations
  • drive performance in guest service, food quality, speed of service, cleanliness, and profitability
  • supervise and support team members and shift leaders during shifts
  • provide coaching, direction, and accountability to meet restaurant standards
  • resolve guest concerns quickly and professionally
  • ensure food preparation meets Popeyes quality and safety standards
  • assist with scheduling, inventory, cash controls, and training
  • maintain restaurant cleanliness, equipment, and sanitation standards
  • lead by example with regular, reliable attendance

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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