Team Leader (Food Services)

Asda Stores Ltd; Ilminster; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount 15%

Company pension

Wellbeing support

Colleague recognition

Discounts across services

Flexible pay options

Job summary

Asda Stores Ltd in Ilminster is seeking a Team Leader (Food Services) to head our branded outlet and drive fast, friendly, high-quality service.

You’ll be hands-on, manage daily routines, support new starters, and ensure food safety and brand standards are met. The role is full-time with 36 hours per week, typically day shifts, at £14.10 per hour.

Join us to lead a dynamic team in a busy retail food environment and help deliver exceptional customer experiences.

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 one of our branded outlets (Greggs, Subway or Burger King) and drive team performance.
• Hands-on in operations, ensuring smooth daily routines and customer focus.
• Support new starters and coach colleagues to uphold standards.
• Ensure food safety and brand standards are consistently met, including prep and queues.

Skills

Customer-focused

Supportive

Organised

Brand proud

Team player

Reliable

Job description

Job Title Team Leader (Food Services) Location FS - 1389 Ilminster Burger King Employment Type Full time Contract Type Permanent Shift Pattern Work Shift: Days Hours per Week 36 Pay Rate £14.10 Category Retail Hourly Colleagues, Store Management Closing Date 2 October 2026

At Asda, we want you to find your everything.

As a Team 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 Team 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

• 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
• Colleague recognition programme
• Special offers and discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas.

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.

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