Director of Food & Beverage in London

The Standard, London has firmly established itself as one of the capital’s most dynamic lifestyle hotels. Set in King’s Cross within the hotel’s iconic brutalist building, The Standard brings its design-led, culture-driven, activation-heavy philosophy to the heart of the city. With 266 guestrooms and a constant programme of Happenings, from DJs and brunches to live music and cultural panels, the hotel has become both a neighbourhood fixture and an international destination.

Our Restaurants, Bars and Rooftop terraces are legendary, and The Standard is synonymous worldwide as a shining beacon for nightlife and culturally relevant dining. Isla delivers seasonal, produce-led menus focused on light proteins and minimal-intervention wines, served within a serene garden terrace that operates year-round; Double Standard blends American diner spirit with classic British pub culture, serving hearty fare, beers and cocktails from midday to late; The Rooftop stretches across the 11th floor with panoramic London views, speciality cocktails and street food; while Decimo, our 10th floor destination restaurant, celebrates bold Mexican-Spanish cooking over fire, mezcal cocktails and dramatic skyline views accessed via our iconic red-pill lift. Together, these venues create a complex, high-volume, multi-outlet food and beverage operation running from early morning through late night, welcoming hotel guests, London locals and international visitors alike.

We are now looking for a Director of Food & Beverage who will embody our Anything but Standard ethos and lead the continued evolution of our F&B programme.

Your Role

As Director of Food & Beverage at The Standard, London, you will work in close partnership with the General Manager, Ownership and our Regional team to lead and oversee a complex, high-volume, multi-outlet F&B operation spanning restaurants, bars, rooftop venues, events and in-room dining. This is a pivotal role within the business, ensuring that strategic commercial decisions flow through every part of the operation to drive revenue growth, profitability and cost control across all F&B streams, while maintaining labour productivity in line with budgets and forecasts.

As part of the Executive Committee, you will take ownership of the annual budgeting process, forecasting, capital expenditure planning and F&B marketing strategy, ensuring that clear direction and the wider commercial vision are communicated across your teams. With multiple venues operating from early morning through late night, this is an incredibly hands-on role where you will need to be able to turn your hand to anything. You will bring both a pragmatic and creative approach, playing a key role in concept development, cultural programming, partnerships and activations across the hotel, while collaborating closely with our culinary leadership to continuously evolve and elevate the food and drink offering.

Your presence within the operation will be highly visible, ensuring exceptional guest experience standards are consistently delivered and that every outlet reflects The Standard’s reputation for vibrant, engaging and unexpected hospitality. As a natural leader and host, you will lead, inspire and develop a large and diverse F&B team, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability and individuality, while also acting as a visible and charismatic ambassador for the brand across the hotel. From hosting events and activations to building relationships within the wider London scene, you will play an integral role in shaping the guest experience and reinforcing The Standard’s position as one of the city’s most dynamic lifestyle destinations.

What We’re Looking For

This is not a “standard” F&B leadership role. We are looking for someone with personality, presence and passion, who thrives in a high-energy, culturally driven environment. You will ideally have:

• Significant experience (+3 Years) as a Director of F&B or senior F&B leader within a lifestyle hotel or high-profile multi-outlet hotel environment ideally combined with experience gained in the London restaurant sector
• Proven success managing complex, high-volume operations with multiple revenue streams
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing full P&L, budgeting and forecasting processes
• A deep understanding of London’s restaurant, bar and nightlife scene
• Experience developing concepts, programming and partnerships that drive both revenue and cultural relevance
• A background in nightlife and late-night operations, with an appreciation for music, art and culture
• A track record of leading and developing large, diverse teams
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Highly social, charismatic and confident, with a natural ability to host and connect
• Creative, commercially minded and culturally curious
• Hands-on, adaptable and solutions-focused
• Calm under pressure, with strong decision-making capability
• Passionate about food, drink, music and creating unforgettable experiences
• Flexible in your approach to working hours, including evenings and late nights

At The Standard, we don’t just run hotels, we create cultural hubs, social playgrounds and destinations that define the cities we’re in. You’ll be part of a brand that celebrates individuality, challenges convention and puts creativity at the heart of everything we do. If you think you have what it takes to be our Director of Food & Beverage at The Standard, London, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required prior to employment.

Benefits Include:

• Highly Competitive Salary Package
• Bonus Scheme
• Personal Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance (4x Annual Salary)
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public holidays)
• Business Travel Insurance
• Medical Assistance including online GP and physio
• Employee Assistance Programme with wellbeing services
• Discount platform including gym memberships
• Employee & Family Rates across Hyatt Hotels
• In-house Experience Programme
• F&B Discounts ranging from 25–50%
• Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000
• Tuition Aid Scheme & subsidised training
• Season Ticket Loan & Bike to Work Scheme
• Social Committee with regular team events