Skills

Problem-solving Social Media Attention to detail Marketing Express

Job Specifications

London Restaurant Festival (Gastronomous Ltd)

Events and Marketing Manager

*In order to be considered for this role, please send your CV and Cover Letter to info@londonrestaurantfestival.com

About

London Restaurant Festival (LRF, part of Gastronomous Ltd) is the capital’s leading restaurant event established in 2009, involving 250 restaurants annually across two festivals (Summer, June and Autumn, October). The festival’s Headline Sponsor is American Express and sits as a key benefit for Amex Cardmembers twice annually. You will be part of the team in delivering these festivals, amongst other supporting roles across the wider Gastronomous Ltd team.

Role & Responsibilities

-      Involved in planning events and giving creative input to all the festival line-ups e.g., new event ideas and itineraries and sub-series, as well as building up relationships with restaurants during sign-up process and negotiating the finances

-      Managing events on the day, problem-solving and providing a professional and friendly customer experience: ideally used to dealing with challenging HNWI and UHNWI guests

-      Comms for LRF twice a year. This involves creative written copy and image sourcing for:

o  Amex Comms emails (Amex Agency) – working closely with Amex Experiences team

o  Website builds (Word Press)

o  Universe pages (ticketing system run by Ticketmaster)

o  All pre-event Customer Emails and Newsletters (Mail Chimp)

o  Managing the LRF info@ email address account

o  Press Release management

-      Planning and executing the LRF Social Media schedule for both festivals, incorporating all partner contracted posts, working on social strategy to improve engagement and following

-      Managing LRF event collateral process (printed menus etc.) – proofreading and uploading copy and assets into Software (Air Table) and printing them once passed approval process

-      Some client management (subject to experience) / ability to gain more experience and responsibility in this area over time. Managing small LRF partnerships across the year

-      Support on acquisition of new Commercial Sponsors of the festival: 2nd-tier partnerships with SMBs & C-suites e.g. hotels, travel, landlords, drink brands

-      Supporting the LRF team on other tasks that may arise, as well as the other teams within Gastronomous on other areas of business (exposure across multiple projects inc. European travel).



Ideal Candidate

-   Strong communicator with great inter-personnel skills, commercially minded and problem solver

-   Highly organised, meticulous and precise attention to detail - particularly in written work

-   Ability to succeed in a deadline-driven and fast-paced agency environment

-   Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and be able to prioritise own work-load

-   An entrepreneurial spirit: self-starting, creative and business-minded

-   Experience managing social media (Instagram, TikTok and Facebook)

-   Competent user of Excel / Microsoft Office / Keynote / Google Suite

-   Client facing background would be a bonus

-   Some event management experience preferred

-   A passion and interest for food and restaurants is a must

-   Advertising agency ‘Client Account Management’ background or PR knowledge would be a bonus

Salary/Benefits

-      Permanent, Full Time Position (Mon – Fri) with hybrid working (Tues – Thurs in Victoria Office)

-      Some evening and weekend work at events will be required (with European travel likely)

-      Competitive Salary + Commission (subject to experience)

-      25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (avoiding peak festival periods)

-      Time off in lieu following evening, weekend or abroad events

-      Private healthcare insurance after completion of probation period

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to info@londonrestaurantfestival.com to apply.

About the Company

London Restaurant Festival is a city-wide celebration of the London restaurant scene and has been for the last 15 years. It stands as a key pillar in the dining events scene both for restaurants and American Express Cardmembers, twice a year. The festival was established to celebrate and reflect the phenomenally vibrant London restaurant scene through exclusive experiences that inspire people to visit as many restaurants as possible throughout June and October. Join us in this citywide celebration of eating out. Know more