About Us
With two decades of experience catering everywhere from private jets to high-speed rail services, Absolute Taste is a leading name in travel catering. Our talented team delivers sensational food in the air, on rail, and on land — always with a focus on quality, creativity, and precision.
We’re now looking for a dedicated Team Leader to support our busy Travel Department and ensure the smooth, efficient running of our production operations at our state-of-the-art headquarters in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
Come and Join Our Team
Come and join an exciting, fast-growing company that’s passionate about developing people and helping them reach their full potential.
As a Team Leader, you will play a key role in managing a team of production staff, ensuring that targets are met while maintaining the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and food safety.
The Role
In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of the production line, providing guidance, training, and support to your team to achieve outstanding performance. You’ll help drive operational excellence and foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities:
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Supervise and lead a team of employees, providing clear direction, motivation, and support.
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Set goals and objectives for the team, ensuring alignment with company standards and production targets.
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Monitor team performance and productivity, identifying opportunities for improvement.
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Train, coach, and develop team members to build skills and encourage career progression.
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Foster a positive, collaborative, and respectful work environment.
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Address any issues or conflicts promptly and constructively to maintain team morale.
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Act as a key point of contact between the team and management, ensuring clear communication.
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Promote and enforce compliance with food safety, quality, and health & safety standards.
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Collaborate with other departments to support smooth operational flow.
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Provide regular reports and updates to management on performance, progress, and challenges.
About You
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Previous experience in a food production environment, ideally in a supervisory or leadership role.
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Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and coach others.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards (preferred).
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Strong problem-solving abilities and keen attention to detail.
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Able to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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Flexible to work shifts and weekends as required.
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Computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with production labelling systems is an advantage.
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Relevant qualifications in food production, manufacturing, or a related field (preferred).
What We Offer
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33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
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Free onsite parking
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Unlimited hot drinks
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Company pension scheme
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Onsite vending machines
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Wellbeing support for all team members
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A supportive, dynamic, and growing work environment
If you’re a natural leader with a passion for excellence, teamwork, and delivering outstanding results, we’d love to hear from you.