Food Brand Deputy Manager

ASDA; Stalybridge; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount

Discretionary bonus

Electric car scheme

Eye test

Company pension

Wellbeing services

Inclusion networks

Parental leave policies

Colleague recognition

Service discounts

Job summary

ASDA Express is hiring a Food Brand Deputy Manager to lead the Subway operation within the store. You will work closely with the Store Manager to ensure exceptional food quality, service and compliance while driving sales and profitability in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in food retail or quick service, and a proactive approach to coaching teams to uphold brand standards and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience within food retail, food service, quick service restaurants, hospitality or a branded food environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Subway operation, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety and customer service
• Support the Store Manager in delivering strong commercial and operational performance across the site
• Drive food sales, profitability and customer satisfaction
• Coach, train and develop colleagues to deliver brand standards consistently
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene and health & safety requirements
• Manage stock, ordering, waste control and product availability within the food operation
• Lead the store independently when required and support the wider Asda Express team
• Promote a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive and deliver great customer experiences

Skills

Food safety

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Job Title

Food Brand Deputy Manager

Location

EXPPFS - 5388 Stayley Bridge PFS

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week

45

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Store Management

Closing Date

5 October 2026

Find your everything at Asda

At Asda, we want you to find your everything. As a Food Brand Deputy Manager (Subway) at Asda Express, you'll be a visible, hands-on leader responsible for driving the success of our in-store Subway operation. Working closely with the Store Manager, you'll lead the food brand offer, ensuring exceptional food quality, customer service, compliance standards and commercial performance, while also supporting the wider store operation.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in food retail, quick service restaurants, hospitality, or food service who is passionate about developing teams and growing a successful food business.

About the Role

• Lead and develop the Subway operation, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety and customer service
• Support the Store Manager in delivering strong commercial and operational performance across the site
• Drive food sales, profitability and customer satisfaction
• Coach, train and develop colleagues to deliver brand standards consistently
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene and health & safety requirements
• Manage stock, ordering, waste control and product availability within the food operation
• Lead the store independently when required and support the wider Asda Express team
• Promote a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive and deliver great customer experiences

About You

• Experience within food retail, food service, quick service restaurants, hospitality or a branded food environment
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and operational compliance standards
• Experience leading, coaching and developing teams
• Commercially aware with the ability to drive sales and operational performance
• Confident working in a fast-paced customer-facing environment
• Passionate about delivering excellent customer service and high food standards
• A positive and supportive leader who leads by example

If you're ready to take ownership of a thriving food brand operation, we'd love to hear from you.

Everything you'll love

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll get lots of other great benefits too, including:

• Colleague discount: 15% off your shopping at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user
• Discretionary company bonus scheme
• Access to an enhanced electric car scheme
• Free eye test for you and your nominated user
• Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover
• Stream: access to flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, exclusive savings account and much more
• Company pension
• Wellbeing: including 24/7 virtual GP, 24/7 EAP service, as well as access to free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer and bereavement support
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.
• Colleague recognition programme
• Special offers and discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas