Director of Food & Beverage

Company Description

SO/ Budapest invites you to the front row

SO/ is a coveted collection of hotels rooted in the world of fashion, commanding attention with it’s avant garde design and creative approach to the world of luxury.

SO/ Budapest will open towards the end of 2026 and our search for an experienced Director of Food & Beverage to join our team and play a crucial part in this successful opening begins.

Located in a prime position overlooking the iconic Chain Bridge and the Danube River, SO/ Budapest Hotel is a bold new addition to the city’s luxury hospitality scene. The hotel features 349 elegantly designed rooms and suites, complemented by a vibrant mix of dining and entertainment experiences. Guests can enjoy an all-day dining restaurant, a show-stopping rooftop bar with panoramic views, and extensive wellness facilities that offer a space for both relaxation and rejuvenation.

Designed with both leisure and business travellers in mind, the hotel also boasts state-of-the-art MICE facilities, making it a key destination for events, meetings, and social gatherings in the heart of the city.

Job Description

What you’ll do…

• Lead the pre-opening and ongoing performance of all Food & Beverage operations, including multiple outlets and events spaces, ensuring operational readiness and excellence.
• Drive commercial performance across the F&B division, identifying revenue opportunities and delivering strategic initiatives in partnership with Sales, Brand and the leadership team.
• Hold full accountability for F&B P&L performance, managing costs, productivity and margins while maintaining quality and guest experience standards.
• Partner closely with the Director of Culinary to shape compelling, commercially viable menus and ensure consistent food quality and presentation.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences across all outlets, embedding brand standards and creating memorable moments that drive reputation and repeat business.
• Build and inspire high-performing teams, fostering engagement, accountability and development across the F&B function.
• Act as a visible and hands-on leader within the operation, setting the tone for service excellence and team culture.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for…

• A strong food & beverage operator with local and/or international experience in a similar role preferably within a luxury and/or lifestyle environment.
• Ideally you will have previous pre-opening experience.
• You are comfortable handling all commercial aspects and able to strike the balance between commercial decisions and doing what’s right for the brand.
• You have a passion for providing great guest experiences, rooted in unique and locally driven experiences.
• You are comfortable with the strategic as well as day to day detail.
• You are an excellent relationship builder, with previous experience of owner relationships.
• You are an excellent relationship builder, confident in working with other teams and leaders; you’re passionate about what we can achieve together.
• You want to question the norm and create change by doing things differently.
• You’re grounded, we leave our egos at the door and approach everything with an open mind.

Additional Information

What's in it for you...

• The opportunity to launch an exciting new hospitality concept in Budapest and have a real impact on its success.
• Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and building a portfolio of brands.
• A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.