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Join the SBH Foods Popeyes team as an Assistant Restaurant Manager and take the next step in restaurant leadership.

As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you'll partner with the Restaurant General Manager to lead the team, deliver a great guest experience, and help drive strong restaurant operations. You'll be hands-on in the restaurant — coaching team members, running shifts, supporting scheduling and food preparation, maintaining standards, and helping your team succeed.

We're looking for leaders who enjoy working with people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want an opportunity to continue developing their restaurant management career.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses every four weeks
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling to support your work-life balance
• Employee discounts and referral programs to reward your efforts
• Ongoing paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Career advancement path from Crew to Area Leadership roles
• Additional earning opportunities at designated Training Stores

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant General Manager in daily operations to ensure smooth restaurant performance
• Lead shifts and supervise food preparation and restaurant activities
• Deliver excellent guest service and resolve any concerns promptly
• Maintain high standards for food quality, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation
• Train, coach, and develop enthusiastic team members
• Create and adjust team schedules based on restaurant needs
• Manage food and inventory efficiently while following Popeyes procedures
• Work hands-on across multiple restaurant stations as needed
• Foster a positive, engaging environment for team members and guests
• Demonstrate integrity and uphold the culture of Popeyes and SBH Foods

Qualifications & Skills

• At least 18 years old with preferred leadership experience in restaurant, food service, retail, or hospitality
• Strong leadership, communication, and guest service skills
• Ability to make decisions and lead effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Passion for coaching and motivating team members
• Willingness to learn all areas of restaurant operations and work various stations
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Commitment to meeting training and certification requirements

Develop People. Build Your Career.

At SBH Foods, Assistant Restaurant Manager isn't the end of the path.

We believe great operators are developed from within, and our managers have a responsibility to help develop the people coming up behind them.

Crew → Shift Leader → Kitchen Manager → Assistant Restaurant Manager → Restaurant General Manager → Area Leadership

As you develop your team and strengthen your restaurant operations skills, you'll have opportunities to prepare for greater responsibility and your next leadership role.

Earn More When Your Restaurant Wins

Assistant Restaurant Managers are eligible for SBH Foods' store performance bonus program, with opportunities to earn additional compensation every four weeks based on qualifying restaurant performance. Assistant Restaurant Managers at designated Training Stores are eligible for an enhanced store bonus in recognition of the additional responsibility of helping develop SBH Foods leaders.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Stand and move throughout the restaurant for extended periods
• Work in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Bend, reach, lift, carry, and perform physical restaurant responsibilities as needed
• Work across restaurant stations and support food preparation, stocking, cleaning, and guest service
• Safely perform the physical tasks necessary to support restaurant operations

SBH Foods is a Popeyes franchisee and an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Big flavor. Real hospitality. A place to grow.
Popeyes has been serving bold, Louisiana-inspired food since 1972. What started with one restaurant and one big idea has grown into a globally recognized brand known for its unmistakable flavor, Cajun hospitality, and food people genuinely crave.
At SBH Foods, we’re proud to be part of that story.
We own and operate Popeyes restaurants with a simple belief: great restaurants are built by great people. That means serving delicious food, taking care of our guests, supporting one another, and creating an environment where team members can learn, grow, and build something meaningful.
Development is a big part of how we operate. We believe in coaching our people, promoting from within, and giving team members the opportunity to take on more when they’re ready.
Whether you’re joining us for your first job, your next leadership opportunity, or a career you want to keep building, there’s a place for you at SBH Foods.
Come bring your energy, grow your skills, and help us build something great.