Event and Kitchen Coordinator

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Fooditude in London is seeking an organised Event & Kitchen Coordinator to support Events, Finance and Kitchen operations at our Head Office.

You will manage event enquiries and bookings, coordinate orders, maintain records and provide essential administrative support while assisting the Kitchen team with purchasing, delivery reconciliation and invoice management. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8am–4:30pm, on site.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative, coordination, or events role.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Hospitality, catering, or events experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage event enquiries and bookings and coordinate orders.
• Develop relationships with prospective clients and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate records and provide administrative support.
• Assist Kitchen team with purchasing administration and invoices.
• Ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Skills

Administration

Coordination

Customer service

Events

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Relationship building

Multitasking

Proactive attitude

Hospitality experience

Job description

Location: On site / Ilderton Rd, London SE15 1NT, UK
job type: Temporary / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Business Support | Administration
AnnualFixed salary:£ 34112.00

Event and Kitchen Coordinator

£34,112 per annum

6 Month Fixed Term Contract (with the potential to become permanent)

At Fooditude, we believe great food brings people together. We're looking for an organised, proactive and people-focused Event & Kitchen Coordinator to join our team at our Head Office and help keep our Events, Finance and Kitchen operations running seamlessly.

This varied role sits at the heart of the business, working closely with multiple departments to deliver excellent support and service. You'll manage event enquiries and bookings, develop relationships with prospective clients, coordinate orders, maintain accurate records and provide vital administrative support. You'll also assist our Kitchen team with purchasing administration, delivery reconciliation and invoice management, playing an important role in ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, building strong relationships and being involved in a wide range of projects, we'd love to hear from you.

The working shift pattern is Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented and enjoys working with people.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in an administrative, coordination, customer service or events role
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence building relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• A proactive, positive approach and willingness to support different teams
• Experience within hospitality, catering or events would be beneficial

The Good Stuff for You

• 30 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Time off during Christmas each year
• Paid birthday day off, every year! We also plant a tree for your birthday as part of a sustainability initiative
• Day off for volunteering
• Fun socials with your team!
• Company pension scheme
• Employee discount platform – save on travel, gym memberships, refurbished tech and more
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, offering day-to-day support, as well as life coaching, CBT, counselling and more
• Be a part of an award-winning company
• Opportunities to learn, grow and progress within the business
• A friendly, supportive and inclusive culture

If you're looking for a varied role where no two days are the same and where you can play an important part in delivering exceptional experiences for our clients and customers, we'd love to hear from you.

Fooditude’s mission is to make people happy no matter what the working day brings. Not just for our clients, but for our own colleagues too. We believe a diverse mix of minds creates an innovative space. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities. We select candidates based on skill, knowledge, qualifications, and experience.

By applying for this position, you are consenting for Fooditude to receive your personal data for the purposes of the job application only. Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications received, we are only able to contact short listed candidates. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within 14 days your application has been unsuccessful and under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) your details will be deleted from our records.