Section Leader

ASDA; Workington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain in the United Kingdom is seeking a Section Leader for their food services team in Workington. This hands-on role involves leading a team in a branded outlet like Burger King, ensuring high-quality service and food safety. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and experience in food service, with a drive to support and develop their team. Benefits include a competitive salary, colleague discounts, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Access to flexible pay and financial coaching

Company pension

Wellbeing support services

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience working in a food service or hospitality environment.
• A willingness to take on responsibility and support others.
• Positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in delivering high-quality food service.
• Manage daily routines and support new starters.
• Ensure food safety and brand standards are met.

Skills

Customer-focused

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Team player

Job description

Job Title

Section Leader

Location

FS - 1390 Lillyhall Burger King

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Afternoons

Hours per Week

36

Pay Rate

£13.60

Category

Retail Hourly Colleagues, Store Management

Closing Date

13 January 2026

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.

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.

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.

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
• 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.