Creative Food and Events Manager - Monday to Friday

Search • Permanent • London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom • £46k / year • 18h ago

Creative Food & Events Manager
Central London | Liverpool Street
£46,000 per annum | performance-related bonus
Monday to Friday | 7:00am - 3:30pm

The Opportunity

A leading contract catering provider is seeking a Creative Food & Events Manager to join a flagship corporate site within a prestigious financial institution in Central London.

This is a unique opportunity for a highly creative, food-driven individual who lives and breathes hospitality - someone who understands not just trends, but flavour, presentation, seasonality, and the full dining experience.

The successful candidate will take ownership of a dynamic and ever-evolving food and events programme, delivering everything from immersive world food activation's and high-impact themed pop-ups to bespoke client events and external collaborations. This role is all about bringing creativity to life while maintaining exceptional organisation and execution.

The Role

Working closely with the on-site culinary and senior management teams, the Creative Food & Events Manager will lead the planning and delivery of engaging, trend-led food experiences that elevate the workplace environment and drive client engagement.

This is a hands-on position, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting and enjoys turning innovative ideas into polished, high-quality events.

Key Responsibilities

Events & Activations

Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of a vibrant on-site events calendar
Deliver creative monthly food showcases, world food themes, and seasonal activation's
Coordinate and manage external street food vendors and pop-up collaborations

Creative Concept Development

Design engaging food concepts, menus, and experiences that resonate with a corporate audience
Create visually impactful installations, themed setups, and food styling moments

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

Build strong relationships with suppliers and external partners
Source innovative products and vendors through market research and industry engagement
Collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to ensure expectations are exceeded

Event Delivery & Operations

Support and lead the execution of both internal and external events
Ensure seamless delivery, maintaining exceptional standards of quality and presentation

Performance & Commercial Awareness

Manage event budgets and monitor performance outcomes
Analyse engagement and continuously improve the offer
Support cost control, stock awareness, and waste reduction initiatives

Trend Research & Innovation

Stay ahead of food and hospitality trends through high street research and industry events
Work alongside chefs to continuously evolve and enhance the food offering

Team Leadership

Support and develop junior team members, ensuring high standards and smooth delivery
Promote a collaborative, positive, and high-performing team culture

About You

Genuinely passionate about food, with a strong understanding of global cuisines and trends
Creative thinker with the ability to turn ideas into high-quality, engaging experiences
Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Experience within contract catering, corporate hospitality, or events is highly desirable
Confident working with suppliers, stakeholders, and senior clients
Strong commercial awareness, including budget management and performance tracking
Hands-on, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
Strong IT skills, particularly Excel

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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