Job Title: Creative Food & Events ManagerWe are seeking a dynamic and passionate Creative Food & 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 client’s employees, combining creativity with strong organisation and execution.Location: Liverpool StreetHours: Full time, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per weekSalary: £46,000Personal ProfileA strong passion for food with a keen awareness of emerging trendsConfident communicator, able to build relationships with clients, suppliers and internal teamsExperience delivering creative food or event concepts (desirable)Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projectsA proactive, hands-on creative thinker who can bring ideas to lifeAdaptable and solutions-focused in a fast-paced environmentStrong IT skills, particularly ExcelExperience in food and beverage is preferred, but not essential if you live and breathe food cultureOverviewVacherin 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 DutiesEvents Calendar & 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 & 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 & Standards Monitor the success of initiatives through reporting and analysis, ensuring all events and activations meet Vacherin’s high standards of quality, creativity and presentation.Trend Research & 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 & 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 ManagementWork closely with and support the Events Runner, delegating tasks and coordinating workloads to ensure smooth delivery of events and activations.What\'s in it for you? Working with Vacherin has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we\'ve 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 OpinionEye 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 scheme Volunteering days Professional subscriptions Recognition schemes and people awards Long service awards Access to some great high street discount vouchers Vacherin officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2021. Partnerships, Innovation, Integrity, Quality, Fun
