Food & Beverage Manager
The Cura Kensington, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
Kenny’s Restaurant & Bar
Salary: £42,000-£45,000 based on experience + Performance-Based Bonus + Excellent Benefits
About the Hotel
The Cura Kensington, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott, is a lifestyle hotel located in West London, offering 132 thoughtfully designed bedrooms, a vibrant all-day restaurant and bar, and a dynamic atmosphere that blends energy, creativity and local spirit.
As part of Marriott's Tribute Portfolio, the hotel celebrates individuality and memorable guest experiences.
About Kenny’s Restaurant & Bar
Kenny’s Restaurant & Bar is at the heart of The Cura Kensington. Our all-day dining destination brings together great food, creative drinks, relaxed hospitality and a vibrant lifestyle atmosphere.
We want Kenny’s to be more than a hotel restaurant and bar. Our ambition is to establish Kenny’s as a destination in its own right , somewhere guests, locals and visitors to Kensington choose to eat, drink, socialise and return to.
We are looking for an ambitious and passionate Food & Beverage Manager to take the lead at Kenny’s, driving its operation, personality, commercial performance and reputation.
The Role
Reporting to the General Manager, the Food & Beverage Manager will take overall responsibility for the leadership, daily operation and commercial performance of Kenny’s Restaurant & Bar.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional who wants to make their mark and help shape the next chapter of Kenny’s.
You will take ownership of the restaurant and bar, lead the F&B team, work closely with the Executive Chef and create an experience that feels effortless, social, engaging and distinctly lifestyle-led.
The role is about creating a destination, not simply operating a restaurant.
You will be responsible for building Kenny’s identity, increasing its local presence, driving revenue and creating experiences that encourage guests to come back time and time again.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the day-to-day operation and overall performance of Kenny’s Restaurant & Bar.
- Lead and inspire the F&B team, creating a positive, energetic and high-performing culture.
- Drive Kenny’s positioning as a destination restaurant and bar in Kensington, attracting hotel guests, local residents and visitors.
- Work closely with the Executive Chef to develop an exciting, commercially successful food offering.
- Oversee all aspects of the restaurant and bar operation, ensuring consistently high standards of food, beverage and service.
- Create memorable guest experiences that reflect the lifestyle personality of The Cura Kensington.
- Develop and deliver events, activations, promotions and experiences that give guests a reason to visit Kenny’s.
- Build relationships with local businesses, suppliers, partners and the Kensington community.
- Drive revenue, profitability, average spend and departmental performance.
- Identify new commercial opportunities across food, beverage, events and experiences.
- Monitor food and beverage costs, stock levels, purchasing and wastage.
- Lead daily F&B briefings and ensure strong communication across the team.
- Train, coach, mentor and develop F&B colleagues, supporting their career progression.
- Work closely with Front Office, Housekeeping, Kitchen and Engineering to ensure seamless hotel operations.
- Monitor guest feedback through Marriott GSS, online reviews and social media and implement improvements.
- Ensure Marriott and Tribute Portfolio standards are consistently achieved.
- Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, presentation, food safety and service.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, Licensing, Fire Safety and hotel procedures.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, rotas, payroll and annual leave planning.
- Manage departmental budgets, financial controls and reporting.
- Take an active role in hotel events and wider operational requirements where required.
About You
We are looking for someone who sees F&B as more than service and understands how to create a restaurant people genuinely want to visit.
You may already be an experienced Food & Beverage Manager, Restaurant Manager or senior hospitality professional looking for an opportunity to take ownership of something exciting.
You’ll be:
- Passionate about food, drink, hospitality and lifestyle experiences.
- Commercially minded with a strong understanding of restaurant and bar profitability.
- A confident leader who knows how to inspire and develop a team.
- Creative, proactive and full of ideas.
- Guest-focused with a strong eye for detail.
- Comfortable creating partnerships and building a local following.
- Experienced in driving revenue, upselling and achieving departmental targets.
- Hands-on and willing to lead from the front.
- Confident working alongside chefs, suppliers, partners and hotel leadership.
- Knowledgeable about food safety, licensing, health & safety and operational compliance.
- Flexible and comfortable working evenings, weekends and during busy periods.
- Experience within Marriott International or another international hotel or restaurant brand is highly desirable.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
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Service charge
- Private medical insurance
- Global Marriott employee discounts on rooms, dining and experiences
- Meals on duty
- Uniform provided
- Ongoing Marriott International training and leadership development
- Excellent career progression opportunities within Marriott International
- Collaborative and inclusive working environment
- Regular wellbeing initiatives and social events
- Pension scheme
- Employee recognition and reward programmes
- The opportunity to take ownership of Kenny’s Restaurant & Bar and shape its future
- The opportunity to work within a lifestyle hotel and be part of the Tribute Portfolio brand
Take the Lead at Kenny’s
At The Cura Kensington, we believe great F&B is about more than what is on the plate.
It is about the atmosphere, the people, the music, the drinks, the service and the feeling guests take away with them.
Kenny’s is entering an exciting new chapter, and we are looking for someone who wants to lead it.
As our Food & Beverage Manager, you will have the opportunity to take control of Kenny’s, shape its identity and turn it into a destination that people choose to visit , whether they are staying at the hotel or simply looking for somewhere great to eat, drink and spend time.
If you are an ambitious F&B leader with a passion for restaurants, lifestyle hospitality, commercial performance and creating experiences people remember, we would love to hear from you.
