Shift Manager

Shift Manager (Full-Time or Part-Time) Ready to lead with heart? As a Popeyes® Shift Manager, you’ll help create the kind of fast, friendly, Cajun hospitality guests remember. You’ll coach and support your team during every shift, keep standards high, and make sure every order is cooked right and served with pride. What you’ll do Lead shift operations by coaching Team Members to deliver Popeyes famous Cajun Hospitality Support the Restaurant General Manager (RGM) and Assistant Manager (AM) to keep service smooth, fast, and accurate Help ensure food is prepared and cooked fresh to order, meeting Popeyes brand standards Keep quality and presentation on point so every Guest gets their food made with love Set the tone for teamwork, positivity, and accountability during your shift Stay engaged, learn the role, and grow into bigger leadership opportunities Why you’ll love working at Popeyes Competitive pay Flexible scheduling (full-time and part-time options) A fun, energetic work environment where you can make a difference Bring your energy.

Lead your shift. Make Guests smile. If you enjoy helping people, working in a team, and taking pride in doing things the right way, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: $14 - $15 per hour

Requirements

Lead and motivate the team on every shift to deliver fast, friendly Popeyes guest experiences; Support daily operations by driving key restaurant performance metrics with urgency and pride; Train, coach, and mentor crew members to master speed of service, quality standards, and teamwork; Communicate clearly and confidently with guests and staff to keep the shift running smoothly; Maintain food safety, sanitation, and operational compliance standards at all times; Follow cash handling and inventory procedures accurately to protect brand integrity; Set the pace during rushes by organizing workflow and stepping in where needed; Ensure guest needs are handled immediately, escalating issues to management when appropriate; Open, close, or manage shift responsibilities according to Popeyes procedures and timelines; Maintain a bold, energetic presence that inspires accountability, positivity, and results

Founded in 1972, Popeyes® brings more than 40 years of bold flavor and Louisiana-inspired tradition to every shift. The brand was built on the vision of entrepreneur and culinary innovator Al Copeland, who started with one small restaurant and a big idea: New Orleans–style fried chicken. Today, Popeyes® is known around the world for its distinctive Cajun and Creole flavor profiles and for making craveable, authentic food that guests return for again and again.

You’ll find it in our spicy chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp, biscuits, and other regional favorites designed to deliver that unmistakable Popeyes experience. As a Shift Manager, you’ll play a key role in keeping restaurants running smoothly while delivering great customer service. Popeyes® is one of the world’s largest chicken quick service restaurant brands, with more than 3,300 locations across North America and a growing presence worldwide.

We’re a fast-paced, team-driven environment where leadership matters, standards are clear, and every shift is an opportunity to coach the team and serve the community. Please note: All hiring decisions at Popeyes® restaurants are made by independently owned and operated franchisees.