Section Leader

ASDA; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Preston is seeking a Section Leader for their food services team. You will be responsible for leading a team in an outlet such as Greggs, Subway, or Burger King, ensuring fast, friendly, and high-quality service. This part-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including discounts and well-being support.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Discounts on various Asda services

Access to Wagestream

Company pension

24/7 virtual GP

Excellent parental leave policies

Colleague recognition programme

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead in one of our branded outlets to deliver high-quality service.
• Ensure smooth running of daily routines.
• Support new starters and develop team members.
• Manage food safety and brand standards.
• Assist with problem-solving during busy periods.

Skills

Experience in food service or hospitality

Good communication skills

Customer-focused

Flexibility for shifts

Job description

Overview

Section Leader in our food services team (Greggs, Subway, or Burger King). Location: FS - 1539 New Hall Lane Greggs. Employment Type: Part time. Contract Type: Permanent. Shift Pattern: Work Shift: Days. Hours per Week: 8. Pay Rate: £13.60. Category: Retail Hourly Colleagues, Store Management. Closing Date: 4 November 2025.

At Asda, we want you to find your everything. 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, making sure everything runs smoothly and that 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 it’s prepping food, managing queues, or solving problems, you’ll be a key part of the team’s success.

Responsibilities

• Lead in one of our branded outlets (Greggs, Subway, or Burger King) to deliver fast, friendly, and high-quality service.
• Be hands-on in the operation, ensuring smooth running of daily routines.
• Support new starters and develop team members to be confident, capable, and customer focused.
• Help manage daily routines, food safety, and brand standards.
• Assist with problem-solving and maintaining smooth team performance, especially during busy periods.

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.
• What makes a brilliant Section Leader:
• Customer-focused: You’re passionate about delivering great service and helping your team do the same.
• Supportive: You’re approachable, encouraging, and always ready to help your colleagues succeed.
• Organised: You keep things running smoothly, even during busy periods.
• Brand proud: You understand the importance of consistency and quality in food service.
• Team player: You work well with others and help create a positive working environment.
• Reliable: You take responsibility and lead by example.

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
• 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.