Section Leader - Telford

Asda; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain is seeking a Section Leader at their Telford location. In this part-time role, you will lead food service operations, ensuring high-quality service and team performance. Your responsibilities will include daily management, supporting new starters, and maintaining food safety standards. Ideal candidates are customer-focused, reliable, and have experience in the food service sector. This position includes benefits such as a colleague discount and access to wellbeing services.

Benefits

Colleague discount: 15% off shopping

Discounted rates on Asda services

Access to flexible pay and financial coaching

Wellbeing services including virtual GP

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure hands-on operation and smooth team performance.
• Manage daily routines and support new starters.
• Ensure food safety and brand standards are met.

Skills

Customer-focused

Good communication skills

Flexibility to work shifts

Job description

• Section Leader - Telford
• Job Title: Section Leader
• Location: FS - 1221 Telford Greggs
• Employment Type: Part time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Shift Pattern: Work Shift: Days
• Hours per Week: 15
• Pay Rate: £13.60
• Category: Retail Hourly Colleagues, Store Management
• Closing Date: 18 December 2025

At Asda, we want you to find your everything.

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.