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Seren is an independent Welsh hospitality company rooted in its commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

At Seren, we’re proudly Welsh, embracing the history of our venues. We’re encouraged to reach our potential together in an organic way in the pursuit of delivering extraordinary quality and creating exceptional experiences for all our guests.

Current Opportunities at Grove

Nestled in the rolling hills of Pembrokeshire, Grove of Narberth is a luxury boutique hotel with two restaurants that has won accolades for its stunning setting and impeccable service. Our Michelin-Key, 5 AA Red Star Hotel has established itself as one of the leading luxury hotels in the UK, set in the stunning Pembrokeshire countryside overlooking the Preseli Hills.

Our fine dining Fernery restaurant, under the leadership of Executive Chef Douglas Balish was awarded 4 AA Rosettes in 2022. 

Can’t find the job you are looking for?

We are always happy to speak to passionate professionals. Please send your CV and cover letter introducing yourself to Oliver, our Group People Manager, at Oliver@serencollection.co.uk.

Head Housekeeper – Full Time caret-down

We want to find enthusiastic individuals with a genuine passion to deliver exceptional hospitality and service.

Our 5 AA Red Star award winning 25 bedroom and suite hotel has established itself as one of the leading luxury hotels and restaurants in Wales and the UK set in the stunning Pembrokeshire countryside overlooking the Preseli Hills.

Grove of Narberth has won much regional and national recognition for its exceptional hospitality provided by the team. The hotel holds a coveted Michelin Key and was ranked #3 in the most recent ‘Boutique Hotel Awards UK’.

The General Manager, Karen, is now looking for a passionate and dedicated Head Housekeeper to join and lead the housekeeping team working 40 hours across a 5 day working week.

What we offer:

  • Package up to £39k per annum including non-contractual tronc.
  • Gratuities are shared through a Tronc system and currently amounts to appx £4.5k per annum.
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension provided through Royal London
  • Employee long service holiday benefit.
  • Employee Milestone recognition.
  • Discretionary annual employee profit share scheme.
  • Meals whilst on duty.
  • Generous 30% staff discount off food and beverage at Grove of Narberth and sister businesses Lan y Mor Saundersfoot, Beach House Oxwich, Penmaenuchaf Hotel and kiosk.
  • ‘Staff rate’ and ‘Friends and Family’ room rate at the Grove of Narberth.
  • ‘Staff rate’ and ‘Friends and Family’ room rate at the Penmaenuchaf Hotel.
  • Preferred rates at Pride of Britain Hotels and Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
  • Employee Assistance Programme provided by Hospitality Action.
  • Excellent work environment in the Narberth Hills in the heart of Pembrokeshire with its world famous coastal National Park all around us.

The candidate will have the following attributes:

  • Experience as Head Housekeeper in AA red star and luxury/boutique hotel environment.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Passionate about sharing knowledge and expertise with colleagues.
  • Meticulous eye for detail.
  • A resilient nature with an ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
  • Immaculate presentation and a friendly yet professional personality.

The successful candidate will be joining an exciting business with a strong family philosophy and a highly experienced award-winning team driving for the highest standards of food and service. Together we work hard to achieve excellence in a supportive and fun working environment.

Interested?

If you are interested in this role then please forward Covering Letter and CV to Oliver our Group HR Manager at oliver@serencollection.co.uk.
We look forward to hearing from you!

Receptionist – Full Time caret-down

We want to find enthusiastic individuals with a genuine passion to deliver exceptional hospitality and service.

Our 5 AA Red Star award winning Hotel has established itself as one of the leading luxury hotels and restaurants in Wales and the UK set in the stunning Pembrokeshire countryside overlooking the Preseli Hills.

The Hotel has won much regional and national recognition for its exceptional hospitality provided by the team to our guests that has resulted in the Grove winning AA Hotel of the Year Wales 2019, UK Hotel Catey for ‘Front of House team of the year 2021’ and a Hotel Catey ‘Hotel of the Year 2022’. The Fernery restaurant located at the Grove has 4 AA Rosettes and is under the leadership of the hugely talented Executive Chef Douglas Balish whilst the wine list was awarded AA ‘Wine list of the year 2022’.

The Reception Manager, Claire, is now looking for a passionate and dedicated Receptionist to join the team on a full time basis .The successful candidate will be available for a variety of shifts including on weekends with 40 hours being worked across 5 days per week. Our reception team work a mixture of early shifts and late shifts, with early shifts beginning at 7.30am and a late shift finishing at 11.30pm.

What we offer:

  • Package up to £30,000 including Gratuities.
  • Gratuities are shared through a Tronc system and currently amounts to 3.5k per annum.
  • Employee long service holiday benefit.
  • Pension provided through NEST.
  • Meals whilst on duty.
  • Generous 30% staff discount off food and beverage at Grove of Narberth and its sister businesses Lan y Mor Saundersfoot, Beach House Oxwich and Penmaenuchaf Hotel.
  • Staff rate and Friends and Family room rate at the Grove of Narberth.
  • Staff rate and Friends and Family room rate at the Penmaenuchaf Hotel.
  • Preferred rates at Pride of Britain Hotels and Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
  • Employee Assistance Programme provided by Hospitality Action.
  • Excellent work environment in the Narberth Hills in the heart of Pembrokeshire with its world famous coastal National Park all around us.
  • Employee Milestone recognition.

The candidate will have the following attributes:

  • Reception experience within the hospitality industry.
  • Excellent technical and numeracy skills to operate a comprehensive Hotel Management System.
  • Genuine and sincere nature with a real passion for customer service.
  • First class interpersonal skills.
  • A resilient nature with an ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to resolve guest issues effectively.
  • Immaculate presentation and a friendly yet professional personality.
  • Outstanding written and spoken English.

The successful candidate will be joining an exciting business with a strong family philosophy and a highly experienced award-winning team driving for the highest standards of food and service. Together we work hard to achieve excellence in a supportive and fun working environment.

Interested?

If you are interested in this role then please forward Covering Letter and CV to Oliver our Group HR Manager at oliver@serencollection.co.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Chef de Rang – Full Time caret-down

We want to find enthusiastic individuals with a genuine passion providing exceptional hospitality and experiences to our guests.

Our 5 AA Red Star award winning Hotel has established itself as one of the leading luxury hotels and restaurants in Wales set in the stunning Pembrokeshire countryside overlooking the Preseli Hills. The fernery restaurant holds 4 AA Rosettes and is under the leadership of the hugely talented Executive Chef Douglas Balish, likewise the team also oversee the casual dining option ‘Artisan Rooms’ offering a more relaxed dining option to guests while still showing care and attention as to where ingredients are sourced.

The Food and Beverage Manager, Andreas, is now looking for a passionate and dedicated Chef de Rang to join the team.

What we offer:

  • Package up to £30,000 including Gratuities and Pension.
  • Gratuities are shared through a Tronc system and currently amounts to 3.5k per annum.
  • Employee long service holiday benefit.
  • Individual Training and development plan for all staff.
  • Pension provided through NEST.
  • Generous 30% staff discount off food and beverage at Grove of Narberth and its sister businesses Coast Saundersfoot, Penmaenuchaf hotel and Beach House Oxwich.
  • Staff rate and Friends and Family room rate at the Grove of Narberth.
  • Staff rate and Friends and Family room rate at the Penmaenuchaf Hotel.
  • Preferred rates at Pride of Britain Hotels and Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
  • Employee Assistance Programme provided by Hospitality Action
  • Excellent work environment in the Narberth Hills in the heart of Pembrokeshire with it’s world famous coastal National Park all around us.
  • Quarterly staff rewards scheme.

The candidate will ideally have the following attributes:

  • Passionate about offering a sincere customer experiences.
  • Excellent restaurant service skills in fine dining and relaxed dining environments.
  • Genuine sincere nature.
  • Resilient and hard working.
  • Great people skills.
  • Dedicated and excellent team player.

The successful candidate will be joining an exciting business with a strong family philosophy and a highly experienced award-winning team driving for the highest standards of food and service. Together we work hard to achieve excellence in a supportive and fun working environment.

Interested?

If you are interested in this role then please forward Covering Letter and CV to Oliver our Group HR Manager.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Bar & Lounge Supervisor – Full Time caret-down

We want to find enthusiastic individuals with a genuine passion for spirits world wines and restaurants.

Our 5 AA Red Star award winning Hotel has established itself as one of the leading luxury hotels and restaurants in Wales set in the stunning Pembrokeshire countryside overlooking the Preseli Hills. The fernery restaurant holds 4 AA Rosettes and is under the leadership of the hugely talented Executive Chef Douglas Balish, likewise the team also over see the casual dining option ‘Artisan Rooms’ offering a more relaxed dining option to guests while still showing care and attention as to where ingredients are sourced.

The Head Sommelier, Cathryn and F&B Manager Andreas, are now looking for a passionate and dedicated bar & lounge supervisor to join the team.

What we offer:

  • Package up to £31,500 including Gratuities and Pension.
  • Gratuities are shared through a Tronc system and currently amounts to appx 3.5k per annum.
  • Employee long service holiday benefit.
  • Individual Training and development plan for all staff.
  • Pension provided through NEST.
  • Generous 30% staff discount off food and beverage at Grove of Narberth and sister businesses Lan y Mor Saundersfoot, Penmaenuchaf hotel and Beach House Oxwich.
  • Staff rate and Friends and Family room rate at the Grove of Narberth.
  • Staff rate and Friends and Family room rate at the Penmaenuchaf Hotel.
  • Preferred rates at Pride of Britain Hotels and Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
  • Employee Assistance Programme provided by Hospitality Action
  • Excellent work environment in the Narberth Hills in the heart of Pembrokeshire with its world famous coastal National Park all around us.
  • Quarterly staff rewards scheme.

The candidate will ideally have the following attributes:

  • Passion for spirits and cocktails with a WSET level 2 or equivalent.
  • Experience with world wines.
  • Passionate about offering a sincere customer experience.
  • Excellent restaurant service skills in fine dining and relaxed dining environments.
  • Genuine sincere nature.
  • Resilient and hard working.
  • Great people skills.
  • Dedicated and excellent team player.

The successful candidate will be joining an exciting business with a strong family philosophy and a highly experienced award-winning team driving for the highest standards of food and service. Together we work hard to achieve excellence in a supportive and fun working environment.

Interested?

If you are interested in this role then please forward Covering Letter and CV to Oliver our Group HR Manager.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Breakfast Supervisor – Part Time caret-down

We want to find enthusiastic individuals with a genuine passion to deliver great customer care and service.

Our 5 AA Red Star award winning Hotel has established itself as one of the leading luxury hotels and restaurants in Wales set in the stunning Pembrokeshire countryside overlooking the Preseli Hills. The fernery restaurant has 4 AA Rosettes and is under the leadership of the hugely talented Executive Chef Douglas Balish.

The Restaurant Manager is now looking for a passionate and dedicated ‘breakfast waiter/waitress’ to join the team on a part time basis with a guaranteed 20 hours per week available.

What we offer:

  • An excellent hourly rate of up to £13.46 per hour and a share of tronc.
  • Gratuities are shared through a Tronc system.
  • Individual Training and development plan for all staff.
  • Pension provided through NEST.
  • Generous 30% staff discount off food and beverage at Grove of Narberth and its sister businesses Coast Saundersfoot, Beach House Oxwich and Penmaenuchaf.
  • £75 staff rate and £190 Friends and Family room rate at the Grove of Narberth.
  • £50 staff rate and £150 Friends and Family rate at our sister hotel Penmaenuchaf.
  • Preferred rates at Pride of Britain Hotels and Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
  • Employee Assistance Programme provided by Hospitality Action.
  • Excellent work environment in the Narberth Hills in the heart of Pembrokeshire with it’s world famous coastal National Park all around us.
  • Milestone benefits and quarterly staff awards.

The ideal candidates will have the following attributes:

  • Passionate about food and customer service.
  • Experience in supervising a team on shift.
  • A naturally warm disposition.
  • Genuine sincere nature.
  • Resilient and hard working.
  • Great people skills.
  • Dedicated and excellent team player.

The successful candidate will be joining an exciting business with a strong family philosophy and a highly experienced award-winning team driving for the highest standards of food and service. Together we work hard to achieve excellence in a supportive and fun working environment.

Due to the location candidates must have their own transport. Breakfast shift typically starts at 7.30am and finishes at 12 noon.

Interested?

If so please send your CV and Cover Letter to our Group HR Manager, Oliver, on oliver@serencollection.co.uk.

 

We look forward to hearing from you.


Careers at Grove of Narberth

Enjoy the Benefits We regularly review and update the benefits available to our employees. Current benefits include:

Certified as a Great Place to Work®

In 2022 we were delighted to be named a Certified™ Great Place to Work® and one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Women 2022

Staying true to our ethos of keeping our people at the centre of everything we do, we hired independent third-party ‘Great Place to Work,’ the global authority on workplace culture, to conduct a company-wide employee survey. We were thrilled that the level of employee engagement and satisfaction shown in the benchmark survey has allowed us to gain these two important certifications, and we’re committed to continuing to focus on this partnership and on supporting our teams’ ongoing engagement.

Apprenticeships & Internships

Become an apprentice at Seren and grab your opportunity to gain recognised qualifications and essential skills while you earn at work.

Apprenticeships are an incredible way for young people and adult learners to earn while they learn in employment, while gaining a vocational qualification and building a real future.