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
Creative Food & Events Manager in Slough employer: Search
Search is an exceptional employer that values innovation and growth, offering a dynamic work culture where employees can thrive in their careers. With hybrid working options in vibrant cities like Edinburgh and London, we provide our team with the flexibility to balance work and life while enjoying competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development in the travel industry.
