Sandwich Artist
Subway
Estimated pay: £7.55-12.25 per hour
108 Woodfield Street, Swansea, Swansea, SA1, United Kingdom
Part time
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About Subway
Subway is a sandwich shop chain.
Job description from Subway
A Subway® Sandwich Artist™ is the face of our Franchisees' stores. As well as preparing and serving delicious Subway® sandwiches you will meet and greet guests and deliver exceptional customer service.
You'll be the reason customers keep coming back!
Working as a Sandwich Artist™ in a Subway® franchise is a challenging role but one that is highly rewarding. Subway® Franchisees are proud of their hard working staff and are able to offer fantastic career path opportunities to truly develop a career into supervisory and managerial roles.
Interested in a career in food retail sales?
Passionate about guest service?
Looking to work in a leading global franchise chain?
With over 40,000 restaurants, the Subway® brand is the largest sandwich chain in the world. Due to continued growth across the region our Franchise Owners are looking to recruit motivated and driven team members to join the Subway® brand. Subway® Sandwich Artist's are the face of our Franchise Owners' restaurants. As well as preparing and serving delicious Subway® sandwiches you will meet and greet guests and deliver exceptional guest service.
You'll be the reason guests keep coming back.
About the Role
Previous experience in food preparation, catering, retail sales and/or guest service is desirable but not essential-because you will receive full training and undertake various University of Subway® courses. What's more important is being a crew member with a winning attitude. If you're currently working in a guest service, in retail as a sales assistant, in a restaurant or perhaps you are studying or have recently graduated and are looking to start a career in the food industry, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Food preparation including bread and cookie baking
- Ensure food storage and preparation areas are maintained according to Health & Safety standards
- Comply with required Food Standards practices
- Till Operator
- Monitoring stock levels
- Checking in deliveries
- Complete daily and weekly cleaning schedules
- Follow security & safety procedures
- Maintain a safe working environment for team members and guests
- Maintain high personal presentation in the provided uniform to meet the Subway® brand and guest expectations
- Work as a team member
- Deliver a high standard of service when dealing with products, sales and catering for guest needs.
As a Sandwich Artist™ you will serve and add value to guest's needs in an efficient and friendly manner. In this role you will promote Subway® brand awareness and ensure hygiene and food standards are met.
Working as a Sandwich Artist™ in a Subway® franchise is a challenging role but one that is highly rewarding. Subway® Franchise Owners are proud of their hard working teams and are able to offer fantastic career path opportunities to truly develop a career into supervisory and managerial roles.
On top of your competitive salary there is an opportunity to work flexible hours or part time around studies and your home life.
Please be aware that restaurants are independent franchises. All applications are sent to the franchise owner or operator.
Job insights from Breakroom
Fast food team members
Fast food team members prepare and serve food and drink to customers in a fast food restaurant
What you’ll do as a fast food team member:
- Prepare food and drinks
- Serve food and drink
- Deal with customers
- Take payments
- Be responsible for health and safety
- Take orders and listen to customers
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Physical activities
- Walking
- Cleaning
- Wearing a uniform
- Anti-social hours
- Dealing with customers
- Using a computer
What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Subway pay sandwich artists enough to live on?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
97% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Needs improving
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Most people are paid below market rates
Do Subway pay sandwich artists market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
68% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Under 21s get paid less than everyone else
Do sandwich artists at Subway get paid the same regardless of age?
No, people under the age of 21 get paid less than those above 21.
See what Subway pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is less than those who are over 21.Based on data from 189 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do sandwich artists at Subway get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
79% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Subway pay sandwich artists sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do sandwich artists at Subway do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
40% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do sandwich artists get of their shift pattern at Subway?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 77% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 13% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 6% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 4% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do sandwich artists at Subway worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
51% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Okay
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do sandwich artists at Subway get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
44% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for sandwich artists at Subway to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
61% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 136 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for sandwich artists to book a holiday at Subway?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
71% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 150 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Subway managers change sandwich artists shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
54% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for sandwich artists to take sick leave at Subway?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
48% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 151 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Needs improving
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People work a lot more hours than their contract
Do sandwich artists work the same number they are contracted for at Subway?
Most people work a lot more hours than their contact..
How we know this
76% of people report working 8 hours or more than their contract.Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.
It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.
This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.
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Most students say it’s good
Is sandwich artists at Subway job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
72% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 96 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working as sandwich artists at Subway good if you have caring responsibilities?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
53% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do sandwich artists at Subway feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
34% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do sandwich artists at Subway get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
50% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 151 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for sandwich artists to work at Subway?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
75% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do sandwich artists at Subway enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
47% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and January 2026.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do sandwich artists at Subway recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
54% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do sandwich artists get enough training when they start at Subway?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
52% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are sandwich artists given support to progress at Subway?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 65% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do sandwich artists think Subway head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
77% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do sandwich artists feel well informed about how Subway is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
68% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Subway employees say about their job
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Best thing
I enjoy the personal connection with the customers and every task is very straight forward and easy to understand
Worst thing
I do not get paid for how long it takes to close. I am untrained and am frequently left running the shop by myself. I often injure myself on shift with burns on the oven
Sandwich artist at Subway, December 2024
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Best thing
I love the people that I work with, I get along with everyone there and we have a laugh together but we also get the work done so it tends to run smoothly. The hours are sometimes great for if you’re a student and need that extra bit of money coming in. I left my previous job for reasons of my own and I can say that I am physically and mentally happier in my place of work now.
Worst thing
The hours aren’t good enough for everyone trying to have money to live on. After rent there’s times where I have £6 to last me two weeks until my next payslip. There’s been times where I’ve been assaulted by customers and there’s nothing that has been done from the manager or higher up. I’ve spoken to the police but I’m still waiting on a response from them. There’s times when I feel like I’ve ran the shift all by myself or I’ve had to take changes because my colleagues (who are getting paid more than me) are sat on their phone or are doing god knows what when I’ve asked for help multiple times.
Sandwich artist at Subway, November 2024
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