Who Are Absolute Taste and What Do We Do?
We are an innovative culinary and customer service provider,
dedicated to delivering inspirational food and experiences that redefine
customer satisfaction. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for
pushing boundaries, we continue to grow from strength to strength.
As a small, dynamic team of event professionals, we
specialize in creating exciting, well-managed, and sustainable events, while
fostering strong working relationships. We're looking for individuals who share
our fun, resilient, and hardworking values to join our supportive,
high-performing team.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly
regarded organisation dedicated to success and a positive, empowering culture.
About The Role
As a Technical Manager, you’ll play a pivotal
leadership role in safeguarding product quality, food safety, and regulatory
compliance across the business. This position oversees all technical functions,
ensuring that standards are consistently met while driving a culture of
continuous improvement. Working closely with Production, NPD, Travel, and
Events teams, the Technical Manager provides expert guidance, supports
operational excellence, and ensures the business is always audit‑ready.
Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire
Your Key Responsibilities as a Technical Manager will be
:
* Lead,
mentor, and develop the technical team, ensuring all technical
activities, processes, and standards are consistently delivered to a high
level.
* Provide
expert technical support across all departments, including upstairs
and downstairs production, Travel, and Events, ensuring operational needs
and compliance requirements are fully met.
* Prepare
for and manage external audits and customer site visits, including
BRCGS Food Standard and SALSA, ensuring documentation, systems, and
procedures are fully maintained for seamless audit performance.
* Champion
a culture of quality and continuous improvement, working closely with
NPD and manufacturing teams to implement, monitor, and enhance quality
systems and processes.
* Log,
investigate, and resolve customer complaints, ensuring timely follow‑up,
root‑cause analysis, and effective corrective actions both internally and
externally.
* Conduct
internal audits and manage verification activities, including
environmental and listeria swabbing, water sampling, and shelf‑life
checks, ensuring product integrity and compliance.
* Oversee
HACCP compliance and food safety management, ensuring all procedures,
controls, and documentation meet regulatory and customer expectations.
* Deliver
food safety and compliance training, ensuring all staff understand and
follow required protocols, contributing to a safe and compliant working
environment.
What We Are Looking For:
* Experience
working in food manufacturing, specifically within High Care, High Risk,
and Ready‑to‑Eat product environments, with a strong understanding of the
controls and standards required.
* Proven
background in technical or quality management, ideally with exposure to
BRCGS, SALSA, and customer audit processes.
* Strong
leadership and team‑development skills, with the ability to mentor, guide,
and motivate a technical team.
* Deep
understanding of HACCP, food safety legislation, and quality management
systems, with the ability to implement and continuously improve them.
* Excellent
communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively with
Production, NPD, Travel, and Events teams.
* Analytical
and investigative mindset, capable of identifying root causes, resolving
issues, and driving corrective actions.
* Highly
organised and audit‑ready, with strong documentation, planning, and
prioritisation abilities.
* A
continuous improvement approach, promoting quality, compliance, and
operational excellence across the business.
* Ability
to deliver effective training, ensuring staff understand and follow food
safety and compliance requirements.
Why Join Us at Absolute Taste?
Join a fast-growing and innovative company that is
redefining customer experiences in the culinary and event space. We offer an
empowering team culture, the opportunity to work on exciting, well-managed
events, and a supportive, resilient team environment.
We are committed to supporting your career growth with
thorough training and ongoing development.
You can also enjoy benefits such as:
* 25
Days holiday + Bank Holiday
* 3%
Pension
* Life
Assurance
If you're ready to make an impact in a fast-paced
environment and contribute to the success of Absolute Taste, apply today and
join our team!
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.