Arcade Food Director
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Description
Food Director - Lead Arcade's globally inspired culinary evolution!
About Arcade
Arcade is a collection of vibrant dining destinations and a platform for building the next generation of hospitality brands. Our landmark venues across London bring together chef-led restaurants, bars, and open kitchens in immersive, design-forward spaces where food, music, and atmosphere combine to create unforgettable guest experiences.
About The Role
As we continue to expand, we are looking for an exceptional Food Director to shape the future of our food vision and lead the next chapter of Arcade’s culinary evolution. This role demands both visionary thinking and hands-on leadership.
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strategic leadership, commercial expertise, culinary credibility, and creative instinct. As a successful candidate you’ll inspire teams, champion exceptional standards, and ensure every food experience reflects the bold, energetic spirit of Arcade.
As Food Director, You Will
About Arcade
Arcade is a collection of vibrant dining destinations and a platform for building the next generation of hospitality brands. Our landmark venues across London bring together chef-led restaurants, bars, and open kitchens in immersive, design-forward spaces where food, music, and atmosphere combine to create unforgettable guest experiences.
About The Role
As we continue to expand, we are looking for an exceptional Food Director to shape the future of our food vision and lead the next chapter of Arcade’s culinary evolution. This role demands both visionary thinking and hands-on leadership.
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strategic leadership, commercial expertise, culinary credibility, and creative instinct. As a successful candidate you’ll inspire teams, champion exceptional standards, and ensure every food experience reflects the bold, energetic spirit of Arcade.
As Food Director, You Will
- Lead Arcade’s overall food strategy across our growing portfolio of chef-led brands and concepts.
- Play a critical role in identifying and developing exciting culinary partnerships and elevating food standards.
- Drive innovation and ensure operational consistency across all sites.
- Work closely with founders, chef partners, operations teams, and senior leadership to shape Arcade’s food identity.
- Take ownership of kitchen financial performance, including food cost management, labour efficiencies, and profitability.
- Support operational teams in building scalable systems and processes that enable sustainable growth.
- Use data, market insight, and commercial awareness to drive decision-making and maximise performance.
- Mentor and develop senior culinary leaders and kitchen teams across the business.
- Stay ahead of emerging food trends, dining culture, and global culinary movements to ensure Arcade remains at the forefront of London’s food scene.
We'd Love To Hear From You If You
- Possess exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire, influence, and develop diverse teams (essential).
- Bring significant experience in a senior culinary leadership role such as Group Executive Chef, Culinary Director, or Food Director within a high-volume, multi-site, or multi-brand hospitality environment (essential).
- Have a track record in developing and scaling successful food concepts and operational models (essential).
- Bring strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing budgets, profitability, and operational performance.
- The ability to balance ambitious creativity with the realities of consistency, scalability, and execution.
- Are experienced in working within Michelin-starred kitchens or similarly high-calibre culinary environments (highly desirable).
- Are a passionate and commercially minded food leader with deep culinary credibility and a genuine obsession with fresh food culture.
- Bring strong knowledge of London’s restaurant landscape, global cuisines, and emerging food trends.
- Are a naturally curious and have a genuine passion for discovering new chefs, brands, and culinary experiences.
- Most importantly, you are someone who lives and breathes food — not just professionally, but personally.