Job Introduction
We are seeking a dynamic and commercially minded Catering & Events Manager to lead food services and hospitality operations at a vibrant corporate site in Fitzrovia. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and enthusiastic individual who enjoys building strong relationships, delivering exceptional experiences, and taking ownership of a varied catering and events programme.
Location: London, Fitzrovia, W1T 4JD
Rate of Pay: £36,100 per annum , Event hours are paid at 1.5x overtime rate
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, 07:30am - 4:30pm
Key Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for managing and enhancing a high-profile corporate catering and hospitality offer, including:
- Overseeing a free-issue site with a weekday snacking and pantry programme
- Licence: Alcohol is served on site, so the successful candidate must be willing to obtain a Personal Licence
- Managing a Hot Feeding Programme delivered by a Central Production Unit (CPU) on Mondays and Wednesdays
- Planning, coordinating, and delivering hospitality and events, including last-minute and high-touch C‑Suite engagements
- Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and senior (C‑Suite) clients
- Managing budgets, cost control, and financial performance with a commercially astute approach
- Ensuring excellent service standards, compliance, and smooth day-to-day operations
- Bringing creativity and energy to food offers and events, continuously improving the client experience
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Creative, fun, and enthusiastic, with a passion for food and events
- Financially astute, with experience managing budgets and costs
- Confident, proactive, and willing to put themselves out there
- Excellent at building relationships, particularly with senior stakeholders
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where events can be organised at short notice
- Ambitious and keen to grow and develop within the role
What's in it for you?
Working with Gather and Gather 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 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