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:

• Supervise and lead a team of employees, providing clear direction, motivation, and support.

• Set goals and objectives for the team, ensuring alignment with company standards and production targets.

• Monitor team performance and productivity, identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Train, coach, and develop team members to build skills and encourage career progression.

• Foster a positive, collaborative, and respectful work environment.

• Address any issues or conflicts promptly and constructively to maintain team morale.

• Act as a key point of contact between the team and management, ensuring clear communication.

• Promote and enforce compliance with food safety, quality, and health & safety standards.

• Collaborate with other departments to support smooth operational flow.

• Provide regular reports and updates to management on performance, progress, and challenges.

About You

• Previous experience in a food production environment, ideally in a supervisory or leadership role.

• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and coach others.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards (preferred).

• Strong problem-solving abilities and keen attention to detail.

• Able to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Flexible to work shifts and weekends as required.

• Computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with production labelling systems is an advantage.

• Relevant qualifications in food production, manufacturing, or a related field (preferred).

What We Offer

• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

• Free onsite parking

• Unlimited hot drinks

• Company pension scheme

• Onsite vending machines

• Wellbeing support for all team members

• 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.

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:

• Supervise and lead a team of employees, providing clear direction, motivation, and support.

• Set goals and objectives for the team, ensuring alignment with company standards and production targets.

• Monitor team performance and productivity, identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Train, coach, and develop team members to build skills and encourage career progression.

• Foster a positive, collaborative, and respectful work environment.

• Address any issues or conflicts promptly and constructively to maintain team morale.

• Act as a key point of contact between the team and management, ensuring clear communication.

• Promote and enforce compliance with food safety, quality, and health & safety standards.

• Collaborate with other departments to support smooth operational flow.

• Provide regular reports and updates to management on performance, progress, and challenges.

About You

• Previous experience in a food production environment, ideally in a supervisory or leadership role.

• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and coach others.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards (preferred).

• Strong problem-solving abilities and keen attention to detail.

• Able to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Flexible to work shifts and weekends as required.

• Computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with production labelling systems is an advantage.

• Relevant qualifications in food production, manufacturing, or a related field (preferred).

What We Offer

• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

• Free onsite parking

• Unlimited hot drinks

• Company pension scheme

• Onsite vending machines

• Wellbeing support for all team members

• 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.