Head Chef

Absolute Taste; Bicester; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading luxury travel catering company as a Head Chef, where you'll lead kitchen operations for private jets and rail services. Your role involves managing a talented team, ensuring exceptional food quality, and collaborating with the Executive Chef. With a focus on innovation and quality, this position offers a chance to shape the future of luxury catering.

Benefits

£45,000 salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Life insurance and contributory pension

Paid sick leave (up to 10 days)

24/7 health & well-being support

Qualifications

• Experienced Head Chef with strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Background in high-end, high-volume catering environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations for catering contracts.
• Manage and inspire a high-performing team.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational Skills

Communication

Job description

About us

Absolute Taste Travel is a leading name in luxury travel catering, with over 20 years of experience delivering exceptional food across private jets and Eurostar rail services. We create bespoke, high-quality menus and work closely with local producers to craft food that exceeds expectations. Based in Oxfordshire, our passionate team sets the standard in the luxury catering industry, always focused on quality, innovation, and service.

Benefits
? £45,000 salary
? 25 days holiday + bank holidays
? Life insurance and contributory pension
? Paid sick leave (up to 10 days)
? 24/7 health & well-being support

Key responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations for both rail and private jet in-flight catering contracts

• Manage and inspire a high-performing team to deliver exceptional food consistently

• Ensure food quality, presentation and safety are always top-notch

• Oversee staffing, rotas, training, and development

• Control stock management, food procurement, and minimise wastage

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to enhance the Absolute Taste Travel offering

What we’re looking for

• Experienced Head Chef with strong leadership and organisational skills

• Background in high-end, high-volume catering environments

• Creative, hands-on, and committed to exceptional standards

• Excellent communication skills and team management experience

• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations

• Rail or aviation catering experience is a bonus

Take your career to new heights as our Head Chef at Absolute Taste Travel—where innovation, quality, and creativity shape the future of luxury catering.