At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the onboarding and operational integration of new clients in hospitality and food production.
- Company: Join Absolute Taste, a leader in innovative hospitality solutions.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, travel opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Exciting role with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping client experiences in diverse sectors.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Absolute Taste is seeking an experienced, commercially astute and highly organised Head of New Business Mobilisation to lead the successful onboarding, mobilisation and operational integration of new clients across the Group’s hospitality and food production businesses. This role will act as the central conduit between new clients and the various operational functions within Absolute Taste, Cucina and The Menu Partners, ensuring that each client receives a tailored solution aligned to their operational, culinary, commercial and strategic requirements.
The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing client requirements, building mobilisation strategies, coordinating multi‑functional project teams and ensuring seamless delivery across a broad range of hospitality sectors including hotels, restaurants, visitor attractions, stadia, premium events, food manufacturing and high street brands. This is a highly collaborative leadership role requiring strong stakeholder management, operational understanding and project delivery expertise.
Location: Bicester. Flexibility required including evenings, weekends and extensive travel depending on client and mobilisation requirements.
Your key responsibilities as Head of New Business Mobilisation will be:
- Lead the mobilisation and onboarding process for all new business wins across Absolute Taste, Cucina and The Menu Partners.
- Act as the primary operational lead during the transition from business development to operational delivery.
- Establish and document each client’s operational, culinary, commercial and logistical requirements.
- Build tailored mobilisation plans aligned to the specific needs of each client and sector.
- Coordinate seamless integration between client operations and internal Group functions.
- Ensure all mobilisations are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed operational standards.
- Support site openings, operational launches and service transitions.
Client Relationship Management
- Build strong working relationships with new and existing clients across all hospitality sectors.
- Lead discovery meetings, operational workshops and mobilisation planning sessions with clients.
- Understand client objectives, challenges, brand positioning and long‑term strategic goals.
- Ensure clients receive clear communication and visibility throughout the mobilisation process.
- Provide operational confidence and leadership during periods of transition and change.
- Support ongoing client retention through strong operational delivery and relationship management.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Coordinate and manage multiple mobilisation project teams simultaneously.
- Identify which functions across Absolute Taste, Cucina and The Menu Partners are best placed to support each client opportunity.
- Bring together specialist teams across: Culinary.
Head of New Business Mobilisation employer: Premier Foods Wholesale
Absolute Taste is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture, where innovation and creativity thrive. Located in Bicester, employees benefit from a vibrant environment that encourages professional growth through diverse projects across the hospitality sector. With a strong emphasis on tailored client solutions and operational excellence, team members are empowered to lead impactful initiatives while enjoying flexible working arrangements and opportunities for extensive travel.
