Section Leader (Food Services) - Newmarket

Asda Stores Ltd.; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Newmarket is seeking a Section Leader in Food Services. This role requires leading a team in delivering excellent service in outlets like Greggs or Subway. You'll be responsible for managing daily tasks, ensuring food safety, and creating a positive work environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in food service, good communication skills, and flexibility for various shifts, including weekends. A competitive salary and extensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Colleague discount: 15% off shopping

Discounts on Asda services

Access to flexible pay

Company pension

24/7 virtual GP

Excellent parental leave policies

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 a team in a branded outlet to deliver high-quality service.
• Manage daily routines and ensure food safety standards are met.
• Support new starters and maintain team morale.

Skills

Customer-focused

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Section Leader (Food Services) - Newmarket

Employer
Asda

Location
Newmarket, Suffolk

Salary
£12.6 per hour

Closing date
26 Dec 2025

Sector
Restaurant, Catering & Hospitality jobs, Team Leader, Retail jobs, Retail Sales Assistant, Retail Supervisor

Job Type
Full Time

Job Details

Section Leader (Food Services)

• 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: £13.60
• Category: Retail Hourly Colleagues, Store Management
• Closing Date: 11 December 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
• 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.

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