Join the Penmaenuchaf Team

We want to find inspirational chefs genuinely passionate about cooking great local Welsh produce and nurturing the team around them.

Penmaenuchaf is a small luxury hotel and regarded as one of the finest privately-owned country house hotels in North Wales. Overlooking the Mawddach Estuary, at the foot of Cadair Idris in Snowdonia National Park, the 14-bedroom hotel is also home to an excellent restaurant that is also renowned for a wonderful wine list. The hotel was awarded a prestigious Michelin Key in 2024.

We are now looking for a passionate and dedicated Sous Chef who is passionate about being part of a team that is striving to become a nationally recognised destination for food lovers.

What we offer:

• Excellent package up to £46,000 including Gratuities.
• Gratuities evenly through a Tronc system, currently amounting to appx 4k per annum for this position.
• 4-day working week.
• Pension provided through NEST.
• Outstanding location to work and live within the Snowdonia National Park.
• Tailored training and development plan.
• Financial support for attaining professional qualifications.
• Meals provided whilst on duty.
• Vast scope for career progression across our group of companies.
• Long service holiday benefit.
• Generous Employee Referral Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Hospitality Action.
• Annual Staff Rewards Scheme.
• Company events and team awaydays.
• 30% staff discount off food and beverage at all Seren Collection venues.
• Employee and Friends and Family room rate at Grove of Narberth Hotel.
• Employee and Friends and Family room rate at Penmaenuchaf Hotel.
• Preferred rate at POB hotels.

A successful candidate will ideally have: 

• Sound experience in a quality kitchen environment at multiple rosette level.
• Clear passion for the industry and food.
• Natural ability as a chef with outstanding attention for detail.
• Real ambition to succeed at the highest level.
• Dedicated and excellent team player with a natural ability to lead.

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 so, we would love to hear from you. Please forward applications with a covering letter and CV’s to our People Manager Oliver at oliver@serencollection.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you!

We want our guests to have a truly memorable experience surrounded by exceptional service and honest hospitality.

Today, Penmaenuchaf is an exemplary small luxury hotel, acquired by Seren in 2022, a unique collection of high-quality hospitality venues in Wales. The hotel is highly regarded as one of the finest privately-owned country house hotels in North Wales.  At the foot of Cadair Idris in the heart of the national park, the 14-bedroom hotel holds a coveted ‘Michelin Key’ and also home to an excellent restaurant, renowned for a wonderful wine list.

Penmaenuchaf is part of Seren, that currently includes the 5 Red star and 4 AA rosette Grove of Narberth hotel, Michelin starred Beach House Restaurant in Oxwich and Lan y Mor Saundersfoot.

We are now looking for a passionate and dedicated Commis Chef or Demi Chef de Partie to join the Penmaenuchaf team.

What we offer:

• Excellent package up to £35,000 including Gratuities.
• 4 day working week.
• Extra days worked paid.
• Gratuities shared through Tronc system, currently 3k per annum.
• Company pension provided through NEST.
• Eligible to be part of Seren Employee Profit Share Scheme.
• Outstanding location to work and live within the Snowdonia National Park.
• Tailored training and development plan.
• Financial support for attaining professional qualifications.
• Meals provided whilst on duty.
• Vast scope for career progression across our group of companies.
• Long service holiday benefit.
• Milestone rewards programme.
• Generous Employee Referral Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Hospitality Action.
• 30% staff discount off food and beverage at all Seren Collection venues.
• Preferred Employee and Friends and Family room rate at Grove of Narberth.
• Preferred Employee and Friends and family room rate at Penmaenuchaf Hotel.

A successful candidate will ideally have: 

• Sound experience in a quality kitchen environment.
• Clear passion for the industry and food.
• Natural ability as a chef with outstanding attention for detail.
• Real ambition to succeed at the highest level.
• 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 so, we would love to hear from you. Please forward applications with a covering letter and CV’s to our People Manager Oliver at oliver@serencollection.co.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you!

We want our guests to have a truly memorable experience surrounded by exceptional service and honest hospitality.

Today, Penmaenuchaf is an exemplary small luxury hotel, acquired by Seren in 2022, a unique collection of high-quality hospitality venues in Wales. The hotel is highly regarded as one of the finest privately-owned country house hotels in North Wales.  At the foot of Cadair Idris in the heart of the national park, the 14-bedroom hotel holds a coveted ‘Michelin Key’ and also home to an excellent restaurant, renowned for a wonderful wine list.

We are now looking for a hands-on and dedicated Restaurant and Bar Manager who is passionate about leading the team by example and to help guide the restaurant to become a nationally recognised destination for food lovers.

What we offer:

• Package up to £42k including Gratuities and Pension.
• Gratuities evenly shared through Tronc system, currently employees enjoy circa 4k per annum.
• Pension provided through Royal London.
• Outstanding location to work and live within the Snowdonia National Park.
• View the rest of our staff benefits HERE

A successful candidate will ideally have: 

• Hotel restaurant management experience in a multiple rosette/Michelin environnent.
• a passion for wine and spirits with wset level 2 or higher.
• Experience working in a high quality customer focused restaurant environment.
• Genuine and sincere nature with a real passion for customer service.
• Natural confidence and first-class interpersonal skills.
• Brilliant team player able to inspire staff and lead by example on the floor.
• Passionate about training team members.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• A resilient nature with an ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to resolve guest issues calmly and effectively.
• 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 so, we would love to hear from you. Please forward applications with a covering letter and CV’s to our People Manager Oliver, at oliver@serencollection.co.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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

Today, Penmaenuchaf is an exemplary small luxury hotel, acquired by Seren in 2022, a unique collection of high-quality hospitality venues in Wales. The hotel is highly regarded as one of the finest privately-owned country house hotels in North Wales.  At the foot of Cadair Idris in the heart of the national park, the 14-bedroom hotel holds a coveted ‘Michelin Key’ and also home to an excellent restaurant, renowned for a wonderful wine list.

Seren currently includes the 5 Red star and 4 AA rosette Grove of Narberth hotel, Michelin starred Beach House Restaurant in Oxwich and the Lany Mor restaurant in Saundersfoot.

We are now looking for a passionate and dedicated Head Sommelier to join the team.

What we offer:

• Package up to £42k including Gratuities.
• Gratuities are shared through Tronc system and this role enjoys appx £4k per annum.
• Company pension provided through NEST.
• Eligible to be part of Seren Employee Profit Share Scheme.
• Outstanding location to work and live within the Snowdonia National Park.
• Tailored training and development plan.
• Financial support for attaining professional qualifications.
• Meals provided whilst on duty.
• Vast scope for career progression across our group of companies.
• Long service holiday benefit.
• Milestone rewards programme.
• Generous Employee Referral Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Hospitality Action.
• 30% staff discount off food and beverage at all Seren Collection venues.
• Employee and Friends and Family room rate at Grove of Narberth.
• Employee and Friends and family room rate at Penmaenuchaf Hotel.

A successful candidate will ideally have: 

• Passion for world wine and spirits with at least WSET 3 and or CMS.
• Passionate about offering a sincere customer experience.
• Experience as a head sommelier in a similar fine dining environment.
• 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 so, we would love to hear from you. Please forward applications with a covering letter and CV’s to our People Manager, Oliver, at oliver@serencollection.co.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you!

We want our guests to have a truly memorable experience surrounded by exceptional service and honest hospitality.

Penmaenuchaf is a small luxury hotel and regarded as one of the finest privately-owned country house hotels in North Wales. Overlooking the Mawddach Estuary, at the foot of Cadair Idris in Snowdonia National Park, the 14-bedroom hotel is also home to an excellent restaurant that is also renowned for a wonderful wine list. The hotel was awarded a prestigious Michelin Key in 2024.

We are now looking for a passionate and dedicated Assistant Restaurant Manager or Head waiter/Head waitress who is passionate about leading the team by example and to help guide the restaurant to become a nationally recognised destination for food lovers.

What we offer:

• Package up to £36k, depending on position, including Gratuities and Pension.
• Gratuities shared through Tronc system, currently employees enjoy 3.5k per annum.
• Company pension provided through NEST.
• Eligible to be part of Seren Employee Profit Share Scheme.
• Outstanding location to work and live within the Snowdonia National Park.
• Tailored training and development plan.
• Financial support for attaining professional qualifications.
• Meals provided whilst on duty.
• Vast scope for career progression across our group of companies.
• Long service holiday benefit.
• Milestone rewards programme.
• Generous Employee Referral Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Hospitality Action.
• 30% staff discount off food and beverage at all Seren Collection venues.
• Employee and Friends and Family room rate at Grove of Narberth.
• Employee and Friends and family room rate at Penmaenuchaf Hotel.

A successful candidate will ideally have: 

• Strong experience in a quality restaurant environment.
• Passionate about food and customer service.
• Ability to lead and inspire.
• 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 so, we would love to hear from you. Please forward applications with a covering letter and CV’s to our People Manager Oliver Crittenden at oliver@serencollection.co.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you!

We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals who take pride in the clean working environment around them.

Penmaenuchaf is a small luxury hotel part of Seren, a unique collection of high-quality hospitality venues in Wales. The hotel is highly regarded as one of the finest privately-owned country house hotels in North Wales.

Overlooking the Mawddach Estuary, at the foot of Cadair Idris in Snowdonia National Park, the 14-bedroom hotel is also home to an excellent restaurant that is also renowned for a wonderful wine list.

Seren currently includes the 5-star Grove of Narberth hotel, Michelin starred Beach House Restaurant in Oxwich, Coast Restaurant and Kiosk café in Saundersfoot.

We are now looking for a passionate and dedicated Kitchen Porter to join the team on a part time basis.

What we offer:

• Hourly rate of up to £12.77 per hour.
• Gratuities evenly shared through Tronc system. .
• Pension provided through NEST.
• Outstanding location to work and live within the Snowdonia National Park.
• Tailored training and development plan.
• Financial support for attaining professional qualifications.
• Meals provided whilst on duty.
• Vast scope for career progression across our group of companies.
• Long service holiday benefit.
• Generous Employee Referral Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Hospitality Action.
• Annual Staff Rewards Scheme.
• Company events and team awaydays.
• 30% staff discount off food and beverage at all Seren Collection venues.
• Employee and Friends and Family room rate at Grove of Narberth Hotel.
• Employee and Friends and Family room rate at Penmaenuchaf Hotel.

A successful candidate will ideally have: 

• Passionate about food and customer service.
• Genuine sincere nature.
• Resilient and hard working.
• Dedicated and excellent team player.
• High attention to detail.

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 so, we would love to hear from you. Please forward applications with a covering letter and CV’s to our People Manager Oliver at oliver@serencollection.co.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you!