Section Leader (Food Services)

ASDA; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Section Leader in Newmarket to oversee food services operations. The candidate will ensure quality service, manage team dynamics, and uphold food safety standards. Prior experience in food service or hospitality is essential, along with strong communication skills and a flexible approach to working hours including weekends. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including staff discounts and wellness programs.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Discounted rates on services

Flexible pay access via Wagestream

Company pension

24/7 virtual GP access

Excellent parental leave policies

Colleague recognition programme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the food services team to deliver fast, friendly service.
• Manage daily routines and ensure food safety standards.
• Support new starters and help the team succeed.

Skills

Customer-focused

Supportive

Organised

Brand proud

Team player

Reliable

Job description

Job Title

Section Leader (Food Services)

Location

FS - 1540 Newmarket West Greggs

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Afternoons

Hours per Week

36

Pay Rate

£13.45

Category

Retail Hourly Colleagues, Store Management

Closing Date

25 August 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.

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
• 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.