Malmaison & Hotel du Vin cement dedication to culinary innovation with the appointment of Craig Robson as Food & Beverage Director 

Leading lifestyle hotel brands Malmaison & Hotel du Vin have announced the appointment of Craig Robson to the role of Food & Beverage Director. The strategic creation of this new role reinforces the brands' commitment to delivering exceptional culinary experiences and nurturing homegrown talent.

With a career dedicated to curating Malmaison's bar strategy in recent years whilst doing his day job as General Manager and delivering exceptional customer experiences, Craig has also played an active role in driving wider food and drink strategies across both Malmaison and Hotel du Vin, collaborating with the executive team to ensure the continuous evolution of the F&B offering including the development of Malmaison's newest sub-brand, Sora.

Scott Harper, Chief Operating Officer, Malmaison & Hotel du Vin said: “We're thrilled appoint Craig as Food & Beverage Director. The introduction of this role reemphasises the importance of catering to Malmaison & Hotel du Vin which has always been the heart and soul of our lifestyle brands. Being able to appoint from within for this pivotal new role further validates our mission to prioritise homegrown talent. Craig Robson is the epitome of this ethos.”

Harper adds: “In his new role, Craig will continue to embrace collaboration between our dedicated teams, valued guests, loyal suppliers and supportive owners whilst fostering a spirit of creativity that will support the brands in understanding and meeting the evolving needs and expectations of our customers.”

About Craig Robson

Craig Robson joined Malmaison & Hotel du Vin in 2012 as the Food & Beverage Operations Manager at Malmaison Liverpool, quickly proving his passion for driving performance and upholding high standards.

Promoted to Deputy General Manager at Malmaison Newcastle after leading a successful project to enhance guest experience as part of the brands' prestigious Rising Stars program, Craig further demonstrated his leadership skills by overseeing a comprehensive hotel refurbishment. His ability to collaborate effectively with others led to remarkable transformations for the hotel in question.

Craig is an experienced General Manager and has played a pivotal role in the ongoing success of his hotels and the wider brand portfolios by prioritising a strong commercial focus within his teams.

Recognising a recent milestone, Craig served as the Opening General Manager at Malmaison York in 2021, overseeing its successful development along with the launch of Malmaison's first Sora; Pan-Asian fusion tapas and cocktails rooftop bar and terrace.

Craig was awarded 'GM of the Year' twice for Malmaison at the brand's 'Corkers' Awards and once for Malmaison at the Frasers Hospitality Awards, further recognising his contribution to the industry.

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Pictured: Craig Robson, Food & Beverage Director, Malmaison and Hotel du Vin

About Malmaison

Malmaison offers statement and stylish rooms across its range of 17 eclectic lifestyle hotels within the UK's most exciting cities. Food and drink is the heart and soul of each hotel with the Malmaison Bar & Grill. Malmaison is a true pioneer of the metropolitan modern townhouse hotel and whether you're in Birmingham, Manchester, or Aberdeen, you'll experience the same unique Malmaison vibe and passion wherever you are. Malmaison is part of Frasers Property.

For more information on Malmaison, please visit www.malmaison.com

About Hotel du Vin

Hotel du Vin is a collection of 19 charming lifestyle hotels with a passion for great food and wine. Each boasts its own individuality and personality, resonating from the character of the historic buildings that have been sensitively converted. The essence of the brand lies in its unyielding commitment to doing the simple things well. Its love of wine resonates through a substantial wine menu featuring many of the world's best and often relatively unknown wine producers, and the substance and style of the bedrooms are complete with attentive touches including Egyptian cotton bedding, monsoon power showers and roll-top baths. Hotel du Vin is part of Frasers Property.

For more information on Hotel du Vin, please visit www.hotelduvin.com

About Frasers Property UK

Frasers Property UK is the UK subsidiary of SGX-listed Frasers Property Limited, a multi-national company that owns, develops, and manages a diverse and integrated property portfolio. Frasers Property UK is a member of the Better Buildings Partnership and is committed to achieving carbon net zero across their operations. 

For more information on Frasers Property UK, please visit frasersproperty.com/uk

About Frasers Property Limited

Frasers Property Limited (together with its subsidiaries), is a multinational investor-developer-manager of real estate products and services across the property value chain.

Frasers Property's multinational businesses operate across five asset classes, namely, residential, retail, commercial & business parks, industrial & logistics as well as hospitality. The Group has businesses in Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe and China, and its well-established hospitality business owns and/or operates serviced apartments and hotels in over 20 countries and more than 70 cities across Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

The Group is committed to inspiring experiences and creating places for good for its stakeholders. By acting progressively, producing and consuming responsibly, and focusing on its people, Frasers Property aspires to raise sustainability ideals across its value chain, and build a more resilient business. It is committed to be a net-zero carbon corporation by 2050. Building on its heritage as well as leveraging its knowledge and capabilities, the Group aims to create lasting shared value for its people, the businesses and communities it serves. Frasers Property believes in the diversity of its people and is invested in promoting a progressive, collaborative and respectful culture.

For more information on Frasers Property, please visit frasersproperty.com