Senior Culinary Events Planner - Flexible Hours

sodexo singapore pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Culinary Events Manager responsible for end-to-end planning and execution of culinary events, from concept through on-site delivery.

You will coordinate menus, logistics, and teams to ensure exceptional food and service experiences for corporate events, meetings, and celebrations. The role requires 6–10 years in high-volume catering or hotel banquet, strong planning skills, and excellent stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Food & Beverage Management, Events Management or a related field.
• 6-10 years of experience in high-volume catering operations, large-scale luxury festivals, or hotel banquet.
• Strong understanding of food and beverage operations and event execution.
• Experience coordinating menus, event logistics, manpower and vendors.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple events and priorities.
• Good communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and respond quickly to last-minute changes.
• Occasional travel required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end planning and execution of culinary events, meetings, activations and special functions.
• Understand event requirements including concept, guest profile, headcount, venue, timing, service format and dietary requirements.
• Develop detailed event plans covering timelines, setup, manpower, equipment, food preparation and service requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors and stakeholders to ensure all event requirements are delivered on time.
• Conduct site checks and oversee event setup, ensuring the venue and food service areas are ready before the event.
• Provide on-site coordination and troubleshoot operational issues during events.
• Work closely with chefs and culinary teams to develop menus appropriate for the event concept, audience, budget and operational requirements.
• Coordinate menu tastings and incorporate feedback into the final menu.
• Ensure dietary requirements, food allergies and special requests are properly communicated and managed.
• Balance menu creativity with cost, production capacity, service requirements and guest experience.
• Coordinate food quantities and production requirements based on expected attendance.
• Plan manpower requirements and coordinate deployment of culinary and service teams for events.
• Ensure required equipment, tableware, serving ware and other event materials are available and properly set up.
• Coordinate event logistics including delivery schedules, food preparation timelines, setup and teardown.
• Work closely with operations teams to minimise disruption to regular food-service operations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, workplace safety and operational standards.
• Prepare event cost estimates and manage events within approved budgets.
• Monitor food, labour, equipment and vendor costs.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency while maintaining event quality.
• Track event expenditure and support post-event cost reconciliation where required.
• Serve as a key point of contact for culinary event requirements.
• Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to understand expectations and provide suitable event solutions.
• Communicate event plans, changes and requirements clearly across all involved teams.
• Conduct post-event reviews and gather feedback to improve future events.

Skills

Planning & organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, F&B Management, Events Management or related field

Job description

Sodexo Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Culinary Events Manager responsible for end-to-end planning and execution of culinary events, from concept through on-site delivery.

You will coordinate menus, logistics, and teams to ensure exceptional food and service experiences for corporate events, meetings, and celebrations. The role requires 6–10 years in high-volume catering or hotel banquet, strong planning skills, and excellent stakeholder management.