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Creative Food & Event Manager
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Vacherin Creative Food & Events Manager
At Vacherin, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are Precise in delivering exceptional food and service, Personal in the way we build genuine relationships and care for others, and Bold in embracing new ideas, creativity, and innovation. Together, we create memorable experiences for our clients while supporting each other to grow and succeed.
Are you passionate about food, drink, and exceptional service? Would you like to join an award-winning hospitality team and still make it home for dinner? We're looking for a Creative Food & Events Manager to join our team in London.
Salary: £46,000 per annum
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Street, London
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 & 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.
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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 Management
- Work 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 Opinion
- Eye care
- A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
- Family-friendly support
- Regular social events
CH&CO Kitchen Assistant (Zero Hours)
We're currently recruiting a dedicated Kitchen Assistant (Zero Hours) to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in CH&CO on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week. As a Kitchen Assistant (Zero Hours), you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
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Benefits
Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:
- Great operational training and development
- Life assurance scheme
- Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
- A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Regular social events and communication with our leaders
- A holiday purchase scheme
- Access to some great high street discount vouchers
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
- Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
- Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas
- Ensuring the correct use of all machinery and equipment
- Assisting with the loading or unloading of deliveries and supply vehicles
- Representing CH&CO and maintaining a positive brand image
- Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
- Complying with Health & Safety regulations
Our Ideal Kitchen Assistant Will
- Demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks, and communicate effectively at all levels
- Be an excellent team player
- Have a committed and organised approach
- Have a desire to succeed in your role
- Possess the ability to work under pressure
- Be flexible to work shifts
- Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
Job Reference: [com/2107/47835001/52821762/WJ #Chartwells](com/2107/47835001/52821762/WJ #Chartwells)
CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
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