We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Creative Food and Events Manager to join our team at a busy contract catering site in Liverpool Street. This is a hands on creative role for someone who loves bringing food, design and experiences together from trend led pop ups to visually impactful themed installations.
You will research, design and deliver engaging culinary experiences that create memorable moments for our clients employees, combining creativity with strong organisation and execution.
Location: Liverpool Street
Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday : Friday)
Salary: GBP 46,000 per annum
Personal Profile A strong passion for food with a keen awareness of emerging trends Confident communicator, able to build relationships with clients, suppliers and internal teams Experience delivering creative food or event concepts (desirable) Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects A proactive, hands on creative thinker who can bring ideas to life Adaptable and solutions focused in a fast paced environment Strong IT skills, particularly Excel Experience in food and beverage is preferred, but not essential if you live and breathe food culture Overview
Vacherin is a boutique London based contract caterer delivering innovative food experiences across high profile clients in sectors including finance, law and media.
This role is based on site and leads the development of a creative, ever evolving food and events programme that drives engagement and enhances the workplace experience.
Main Duties
Events Calendar and Activations
Lead the planning and delivery of the internal events calendar, creating engaging themed food activations. Work closely with chefs and suppliers to bring ideas to life with creativity and impact.
Creative Décor and Installation
Design and deliver décor and visual installations for themed activations, pop ups and seasonal takeovers. Source props and materials to transform spaces, and create visually engaging setups including themed displays and food styling moments.
Pop Up Supplier Sourcing
Identify and secure exciting external vendors through research, social media and market visits. Manage relationships, negotiate terms and coordinate logistics for on site pop ups.
Events Delivery
Support and deliver internal and external events, playing a key role in the planning and execution of Vacherin led activations and functions.
Performance and Standards
Monitor the success of initiatives through reporting and analysis, ensuring all events and activations meet Vacherins high standards of quality, creativity and presentation.
Trend Research and Innovation
Regularly explore the high street and attend industry events to identify new food trends, suppliers and ideas. Share insights and collaborate with chefs to evolve the food offer.
Communication and Collaboration
Maintain clear and professional communication with both client and internal teams. Work closely with the General Manager to review performance and drive continuous improvement.
General Support
Contribute to wider business initiatives and support ongoing service development.
Team Management
Work closely with and support the Events Runner, delegating tasks and coordinating workloads to ensure smooth delivery of events and activations.
Whats in it for you?
Vacherin has its perks People are at the heart of everything we do, so weve developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
Personal Development and Training opportunities Life assurance scheme Pension scheme Holiday allowance Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion Eye care A great wellbeing strategy : including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance Family friendly support Regular social events and communication with our leaders A holiday purchase sc