Creative Food and Events Manager - Monday to Friday

21 Days Old

Job Title: Creative Food & Events Planner
Location: Central London
Salary: £42,000 + Annual Performance Bonus (non-guaranteed)
Contract: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly creative, food-obsessed and exceptionally organised Creative Food & Events Planner to join a prestigious financial institution in Central London, working alongside an established contract caterer.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who truly understands food - not just trends, but flavours, presentation, seasonality and experience. You will take full ownership of planning and delivering a vibrant, engaging events programme that elevates the workplace dining experience.

From monthly showcases and immersive world theme days to external caterer takeovers, you will bring innovation, structure and energy to every activation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of all on-site events
Design and deliver creative monthly food events and world theme day activations
Coordinate and manage takeovers from external caterers, ensuring seamless integration
Work directly with suppliers to source exciting products and build strong partnerships
Develop engaging concepts, menus and food stories that resonate with a corporate audience
Manage event budgets and track performance outcomes
Oversee and support one direct report, driving high standards and development
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and the contract catering partner
Keep ahead of industry trends to ensure a fresh, forward-thinking food offerAbout You

You will be:

Genuinely passionate about food and hospitality
Incredibly creative with the ability to turn ideas into polished, professional events
Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously
Experienced in corporate hospitality, events, or contract catering
Confident working directly with suppliers and external partners
Commercially aware with strong budget management skills
A capable leader, ready to manage and develop one team member
Proactive, energetic and detail-drivenWhat's on Offer

£42,000 salary
Annual business performance bonus (non-guaranteed)
Monday-Friday working pattern (7:00am-3:30pm, 40 hours per week)
A high-profile corporate environment in Central London
The opportunity to shape and innovate within a prestigious financial settingIf you are a creative food professional ready to make a real impact in a corporate environment, we would love to hear from you.

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Location:
City Of London
Salary:
£42,000 /annum Plus Annual Bonus
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Hospitality/Hotel

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