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Nick Harvey

Inside Hospitality: Craig Robson on Building a Career and Bringing SORA to Brighton

Craig Robson started out as a 14-year-old kitchen porter washing pans for cash in hand. Today, he is the Food and Beverage Director for 37 Malmaison and Hotel du Vin properties across the UK, shaping the restaurant and bar experiences that sit at the heart of two of the country’s most recognisable hotel brands. In this interview, Craig traces the journey that took him from the kitchen sink to the boardroom, explains how the Japanese-inspired rooftop concept SORA was born, and tells us why Brighton Marina felt like the natural home for it.

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Nick Harvey June 5, 2026

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