Director of F&B Competitive + Bonus + Company Benefits Full Time Kings Cross
London sets the perfect stage for The Standard's first European flagship and since opening in 2019, 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.
In London, The Standard's signature mix of playful, sophisticated and unexpected hospitality continues to evolve, rooted firmly in the culture and energy of the city. 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
Our Restaurants, Bars and Rooftop terraces are legendary, and The Standard is synonymous worldwide as a shining beacon for nightlife and culturally relevant dining. 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 in our next Director of Food & Beverage at The Standard
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:
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: