Section Leader

Greggs; Podimore; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking a Section Leader to manage a branded outlet in Podimore. The ideal candidate will lead their team to provide fast and high-quality service while ensuring adherence to food safety standards. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, supporting staff, and delivering exceptional customer service. The position offers a part-time contract with competitive pay and various benefits.

Benefits

15% colleague discount at Asda

Company pension

24/7 virtual GP access

Flexible pay access via Wagestream

Qualifications

• Experience working in a food service or hospitality environment.
• A willingness to take on responsibility and support others.
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Lead operation in branded outlet ensuring fast, friendly service.
• Support team in managing daily routines and food safety standards.
• Help manage queues and resolve operational problems.

Skills

Customer-focused

Organised

Team player

Good communication skills

Job description

Section Leader

Location

FS - 1548 Podimore Greggs

Employment Type

Part time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week

16

Pay Rate

£13.60

Category

Retail Hourly Colleagues, Store Management

Closing Date

30 October 2025

As a Section Leader in our food services team, you’ll take the lead in one of our branded outlets—Greggs, Subway, or Burger King—supporting your team to deliver fast, friendly, and high-quality service. You’ll be hands‑on in the operation, ensuring everything runs smoothly and your team is confident, capable, and customer focused. You’ll help manage daily routines, support new starters, and ensure food safety and brand standards are consistently met. Whether prepping food, managing queues, or solving problems, you’ll be a key part of the team’s success.

What makes a brilliant Section Leader

• Customer‑focused: Passionate about delivering great service and helping your team do the same.
• Supportive: Approachable, encouraging, and always ready to help your colleagues succeed.
• Organised: Keeps things running smoothly, even during busy periods.
• Brand proud: Understands the importance of consistency and quality in food service.
• Team player: Works well with others and helps create a positive working environment.
• Reliable: Takes responsibility and leads by example.

What you’ll bring

• Experience working in a food service or hospitality environment.
• A willingness to take on responsibility and support others.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including weekends and evenings.

Benefits

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.
• Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover.
• Wagestream: 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.