Team Leader

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 Team Leader, you'll play a key role in driving performance, supporting your team, and ensuring smooth, efficient daily operations. You'll lead by example, create a positive working culture, and keep everyone aligned with organisational goals.

Work Location: Bicester

As a Team Leader your key responsibilities will be:

• Supervise and lead a team of employees, providing guidance, direction, and support as needed.
• Set clear goals and objectives for the team and individual team members, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
• Monitor team performance and productivity, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Train new team members and provide ongoing coaching and development to existing team members to foster skill development and career growth.
• Foster a positive work environment characterized by open communication, collaboration, and mutual respect.
• Address any issues or conflicts within the team in a timely and constructive manner, promoting resolution and maintaining team morale.
• Serve as a point of contact between team members and management, relaying information, concerns, and feedback as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulations, and promote adherence to safety standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with other departments or teams to achieve cross-functional objectives and deliver integrated solutions.
• Provide regular reports and updates to management on team performance, progress towards goals, and any relevant issues or challenges.

What We Are Looking For:

• Previous experience in a food production environment, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and coach team members.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of food safety regulations and quality standards are preferred.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to work shifts and weekends as required.
• Relevant qualifications in food production, manufacturing, or a related field are preferred.
• Computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), experience with production labelling software systems will be advantage.

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
• Company Pension Scheme
• 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.