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Assistant General Manager

Popeyes Iowa City
Iowa, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/16/2026

FIND YOUR JAM AT POPEYES!

Are you a people developing and results driven leader with a passion for food?

JAM Restaurant Group is a growing Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchise in Iowa. We have 8 locations across Iowa and are growing every year. We are seeking self-motivated, energetic, positive restaurant leaders to join our team as Assistant General Managers. We look to this role as our next General Managers for our organization. In this position you will provide support for our employees, run shifts that provide an amazing experience for our customers and focus on goals that drive profitability. We offer a competitive wage, benefits, and advancement opportunities (we strive to promote from within). While we push hard for results, we want our team to enjoy success in both their career and family life. If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging career with a growing company, then look no further than JAM.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for running a profitable restaurant in the absence of the Restaurant General Manager and making sure your location meets Popeyes high level of standards for ---- Quality, Service, and Cleanliness
  • Work with the Restaurant General Manager to develop weekly, monthly quarterly plans to achieve store goals
  • Provide mentoring and direction for your team to help set/grow a positive, fun and energetic store culture
  • Hiring, training, and developing team members to make sure that the restaurant has the right team in place to achieve their current and future goals
  • Adhere to all safety and sanitation regulations
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner with guests and coworkers
  • Willingness to learn all areas of restaurant operations & work multiple stations

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Applicant must have 6 months of leadership experience in in a Quick Serve Restaurant environment.
  • Candidates must have effective oral and written communication skills and can effectively communicate at all levels of the business.
  • Must have the ability to display effective leadership skills
  • Ability to use a computer and basic software a must
  • Candidates need to possess the ability to stand for long periods of time, kneel, and lift up to 50 ibs
  • Open to working a 45 hour work schedule (8 to 10 hour days) and available on evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Must be ServSafe certified or capable of attaining certification.
  • Must have a reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license.

Benefits Include:

  • Starting Wages from $21.00 - $24.00
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Advancement Opportunities (can fast track into being a Restaurant General Manager)
  • Paid time off
  • 100% company paid for Tele-Health program
  • Free Meals and Discounts

JAM Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and other related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic information / characteristics, veteran or military status, marital status or any other characteristic provided by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Salary : $40,000 - $48,000

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