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

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