Subway Sandwich Artist

Blakemore Trade Partners; Northampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discount

Company Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Job summary

AF Blakemore & Son Ltd operates SPAR Westbridge and Subway; they are seeking a Sandwich Artist to join the team. The role involves serving customers, preparing sandwiches according to orders, restocking, and handling payments. It requires a friendly, hands-on approach and flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Reported to the Subway Duty Manager, the successful applicant will maintain food safety standards and provide a positive customer experience in a fast-paced store environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role and/or industry is preferred.
• Some understanding of health and food safety responsibilities in a food environment.
• Ability to contribute ideas for delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of menu items and explain options to customers.
• Neatly prepare sandwiches according to customer orders.
• Restock sandwich ingredients to ensure supply.
• Use the till to record orders, take payments and give correct change.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety

Job description

18+

Min 16 Hours P/W - possibly more hours when the store needs.

Includes weekends and bank holidays

We have an exciting opportunity for a 'Sandwich Artists' to work in the SUBWAYdepartment within our WestbridgeSPAR store who enjoy having fun working as part of a small team. We are looking for someone who is motivated, friendly, hands‑on. Reporting directly to the Subway Duty Manager, as a Sandwich Artist in our Subway, you will display exceptional customer service, greeting and interacting with our customers in helpful and friendly manner, creating a pleasant experience while completing orders.

Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a complete understanding of menu items and explain options to Subway customers accurately.
• Neatly prepare sandwiches according to customer orders.
• Re‑stock sandwich ingredients to ensure a sufficient supply throughout the shift.
• Use the till to record the order, take the payment and give correct change where necessary.
• Understand and adhered to all Subway, SPAR and company operating processes, policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all food handling, safety, and sanitation standards when storing/preparing/serving food and cleaning the department.

Key Skills/Knowledge

• Previous experience in a similar role and/or industry is preferred
• Some understanding of health and food safety legislative responsibilities in a food environment
• Ability to contribute ideas for delivering exceptional customer service and driving the business at SPAR Westbridgeforward
• Keen and enthusiastic approach to working both in a team and independently

What's in it for you?

Excellent benefits package including:

• Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
• Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
• Gain hands‑on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store
• Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
• Proactive promotion of internal candidates
• Free Tea & Coffee
• Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
• 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal
• Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme
• Long Service Awards

About us:

At A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, we’re proud of our heritage, but even more excited about our future. What started in Wolverhampton in 1917 as a small, family-run grocery store has grown into one of the UK’s largest privately owned businesses, employing 6,000 people and generating a turnover of £1.2 billion. We combine the strength of a global brand, while maintaining the values of a family business. We’re constantly evolving, always looking for new and better ways to serve our customers and support our colleagues, making this an exciting place to build your career.

Today, we operate at the heart of communities across the UK, circa 300 SPAR convenience stores and a thriving business spanning retail, food service, and wholesale distribution. Food and drink remain at the core of everything we do, driving our passion for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences.

SPAR is the world’s largest international food retail chain, encompassing more than 13,800 stores in 48 countries. With more than 2,600 stores and a turnover in excess of £3 billion, SPAR is also the UK’s leading convenience store group. Being a ‘symbol’ group means that individual SPAR members retain their independence but enjoy the many benefits of being a part of a global brand.

Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Department

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

Min 16 Hours P/W - possibly more hours when the store needs.

Up to £12.75 p/hr (depending on age)

• Staff Discount
• Staff Lottery
• Company Pension Scheme
• Savings Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Staff Social Fund
• Life Cover
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Volunteering opportunities

Closing date for applications

24th October, 2026