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

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.

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 Restaurant Manager to take the lead at Kenny’s, driving the day-to-day operation, guest experience, team performance and commercial success of the restaurant and bar.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Restaurant Manager will take responsibility for the daily operation and overall 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 lead the restaurant and bar operation, inspire and develop 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 running a restaurant.

You will play a key role in building Kenny’s identity, increasing its local presence, driving revenue and creating experiences that encourage guests to return time and time again.

• Take ownership of the day-to-day operation of Kenny’s Restaurant & Bar, ensuring a smooth, efficient and engaging service.
• Lead, motivate and inspire the F&B team, creating a positive, energetic and high-performing culture.
• Ensure consistently high standards of food, beverage, service and guest experience.
• 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 deliver an exciting, commercially successful and consistent food offering.
• Create memorable guest experiences that reflect the lifestyle personality of The Cura Kensington.
• Develop and support events, activations, promotions and experiences that give guests a reason to visit Kenny’s.
• Build strong relationships with regular guests, local businesses, suppliers, partners and the Kensington community.
• Drive revenue, average spend and departmental performance through effective sales and upselling strategies.
• Identify opportunities to improve the restaurant and bar’s commercial performance.
• Monitor food and beverage costs, stock levels, purchasing and wastage.
• Conduct daily F&B briefings and ensure strong communication across the team.
• Train, coach, mentor and develop F&B colleagues, supporting their career progression.
• Manage team rotas, attendance, annual leave and daily staffing requirements.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and performance management within the department.
• Monitor guest feedback through Marriott GSS, online reviews and social media and take action to continuously improve the guest experience.
• 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 departmental budgeting, financial controls and reporting.
• Work closely with Front Office, Housekeeping, Kitchen and Engineering to ensure seamless hotel operations.
• Take an active role in hotel events and wider operational requirements where required.

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 Restaurant Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Food & Beverage Manager or senior hospitality professional looking for an opportunity to take ownership of an exciting restaurant and bar operation.

You’ll be:

• Passionate about food, drink, hospitality and lifestyle experiences.
• Commercially minded with a strong understanding of restaurant and bar operations.
• A confident leader who knows how to inspire, coach and develop a team.
• Creative, proactive and full of ideas.
• Guest-focused with a strong eye for detail.
• Comfortable creating relationships and building a loyal 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.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and comfortable working evenings, weekends and during busy periods.
• Experience within Marriott International or another international hotel or restaurant brand is highly desirable.

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
• 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

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 Restaurant Manager, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of Kenny’s, shape its identity and help 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 restaurant leader with a passion for food, drink, lifestyle hospitality, commercial performance and creating experiences people remember, we would love to hear from you.

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

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.

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 Restaurant Manager to take the lead at Kenny’s, driving the day-to-day operation, guest experience, team performance and commercial success of the restaurant and bar.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Restaurant Manager will take responsibility for the daily operation and overall 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 lead the restaurant and bar operation, inspire and develop 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 running a restaurant.

You will play a key role in building Kenny’s identity, increasing its local presence, driving revenue and creating experiences that encourage guests to return time and time again.

• Take ownership of the day-to-day operation of Kenny’s Restaurant & Bar, ensuring a smooth, efficient and engaging service.
• Lead, motivate and inspire the F&B team, creating a positive, energetic and high-performing culture.
• Ensure consistently high standards of food, beverage, service and guest experience.
• 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 deliver an exciting, commercially successful and consistent food offering.
• Create memorable guest experiences that reflect the lifestyle personality of The Cura Kensington.
• Develop and support events, activations, promotions and experiences that give guests a reason to visit Kenny’s.
• Build strong relationships with regular guests, local businesses, suppliers, partners and the Kensington community.
• Drive revenue, average spend and departmental performance through effective sales and upselling strategies.
• Identify opportunities to improve the restaurant and bar’s commercial performance.
• Monitor food and beverage costs, stock levels, purchasing and wastage.
• Conduct daily F&B briefings and ensure strong communication across the team.
• Train, coach, mentor and develop F&B colleagues, supporting their career progression.
• Manage team rotas, attendance, annual leave and daily staffing requirements.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and performance management within the department.
• Monitor guest feedback through Marriott GSS, online reviews and social media and take action to continuously improve the guest experience.
• 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 departmental budgeting, financial controls and reporting.
• Work closely with Front Office, Housekeeping, Kitchen and Engineering to ensure seamless hotel operations.
• Take an active role in hotel events and wider operational requirements where required.

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 Restaurant Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Food & Beverage Manager or senior hospitality professional looking for an opportunity to take ownership of an exciting restaurant and bar operation.

You’ll be:

• Passionate about food, drink, hospitality and lifestyle experiences.
• Commercially minded with a strong understanding of restaurant and bar operations.
• A confident leader who knows how to inspire, coach and develop a team.
• Creative, proactive and full of ideas.
• Guest-focused with a strong eye for detail.
• Comfortable creating relationships and building a loyal 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.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and comfortable working evenings, weekends and during busy periods.
• Experience within Marriott International or another international hotel or restaurant brand is highly desirable.

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
• 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

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 Restaurant Manager, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of Kenny’s, shape its identity and help 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 restaurant leader with a passion for food, drink, lifestyle hospitality, commercial performance and creating experiences people remember, we would love to hear from you.