Section Leader - Telford

Asda Stores Ltd.; Telford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain in Telford is seeking a Section Leader for their food services team. In this hands-on role, you will lead a branded outlet, ensuring seamless operations and high standards of customer service. You'll support your team, manage daily routines, and uphold food safety requirements. Ideal candidates will have experience in food service or hospitality, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including discounts and a company pension.

Benefits

Colleague discount: 15% off shopping

Discounted Asda services

Flexible pay access

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 the team in food services and ensure high-quality service.
• Help manage daily routines and support new starters.
• Ensure food safety and brand standards are consistently met.

Skills

Customer-focused

Supportive

Organised

Team player

Reliable

Job description

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.

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.