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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 Penmaenuchaf

The Michelin-Keyed Penmaenuchaf is a small luxury hotel that 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 Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, the 14-bedroom hotel is also home to an excellent restaurant that is renowned for its wonderful wine list.

Penmaenuchaf was acquired by Seren 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.

Sommelier & Beverage Manager – Full Time caret-down

We want to find an enthusiastic individual with a genuine passion for cocktails and world wines

Penmaenuchaf is a small luxury hotel, and is 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 Red star and 4 AA rosette Grove of Narberth hotel, Michelin starred Beach House Restaurant in Oxwich and the 3 AA rosette Coast Restaurant in Saundersfoot.

We are now looking for a passionate and dedicated Beverage Manager or Sommelier who is passionate about cocktails and wine.

What we offer:

  • Package up to £35k including Gratuities and Pension.
  • Gratuities evenly shared through Tronc system, currently estimated at 3k per annum.
  • Company pension provided through NEST.
  • View the rest of our staff benefits HERE

A successful candidate will ideally have:

  • Passion for world wine and spirits.
  • Passionate about offering a sincere customer experience.
  • Experience as a 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.

We look forward to hearing from you!

A successful candidate will ideally have: 

  • Passion for world wine and spirits.
  • Passionate about offering a sincere customer experience.
  • Experience as a 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 Crittenden at oliver@serencollection.co.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Head Gardener – Full Time caret-down

Our gardens enjoy an incredible location with extraordinary unlocked potential.  Set in 26 acres the gardens at Penmaenuchaf are registered with CADW for their historic interest as a well-preserved 19th century terraced garden.  Beyond the sunken ornamental garden and its lavender beds, the site enjoys a hidden network of time worn paths through our ancient woodland, manicured lawns, streams, ponds, wildflower meadows and mature trees.  Our terrace and lawns overlook the iconic Mawddach estuary with the dramatic mountain vistas of Snowdonia as its backdrop.

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 hugely talented and experienced Head Gardener to help design and deliver a vision for the gardens so that our guests are inspired to visit the hotel to enjoy your endeavour as much as our fabulous rooms, food and service.

What we offer:

  • Excellent package of up to 40k per annum including a share of gratuities.
  • Gratuities shared through Tronc system.
  • Pension provided through Royal London or Nest to eligible employees.

A successful candidate will ideally have: 

  • Significant practical experience in horticulture supported by relevant qualifications.
  • Outstanding planning skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • A love for sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues and team.
  • 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!

Chef de Partie/ Demi Chef de Partie – Full Time caret-down

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

Penmaenuchaf is a small luxury hotel, and is 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 Red star and 4 AA rosette Grove of Narberth hotel, Michelin starred Beach House Restaurant in Oxwich and Lan y Môr Restaurant in Saundersfoot.

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

What we offer:

  • Excellent package up to £36,000, including Gratuities.
  • 4-day working week
  • Extra days worked paid.
  • View the rest of our staff benefits HERE

A successful candidate will ideally have the following: 

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

The successful candidate will join 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 cover letter and CVs to our People Manager, Oliver Crittenden, at oliver@serencollection.co.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Receptionist – Full Time caret-down

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

Penmaenuchaf is a small luxury hotel, part of the Seren collection, 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 Red star Grove of Narberth hotel, Michelin starred Beach House Restaurant in Oxwich, Lan y Mor Restaurant and Kiosk café in Saundersfoot.

We are now looking for a passionate and dedicated Full time Receptionist who is passionate about giving guests a warm welcome

What we offer:

  • A package of up to £29k per annum including a share of non-contractual tronc.
  • Tronc share for this position amounts to appx £3k per annum.
  • 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.
  • Preferred Employee and Friends and Family room rate at Grove of Narberth Hotel.
  • Preferred Employee and Friends and Family room rate at Penmaenuchaf Hotel.

A successful candidate will ideally have: 

  • Experience in a quality Hotel environment.
  • Genuine and sincere nature with a real passion for customer service.
  • First class interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent technical and numeracy skills to operate a comprehensive Hotel Management System.
  • 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 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!

Waiter/Waitress – Part Time caret-down

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

Penmaenuchaf is a small luxury hotel and restaurant, ooverlooking 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 is highly regarded as one of the finest privately-owned country house hotels in North Wales.

We are now looking for a passionate and dedicated waiter/waitress to join on a part time basis 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:

  • Hourly rate of up to £12.35 per hour.
  • Gratuities shared through Tronc system. .
  • Pension provided through NEST.
  • View the rest of our staff benefits HERE

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!

Waiter/Waitress & Receptionist – Part Time caret-down

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

Penmaenuchaf is a small luxury hotel and restaurant, ooverlooking 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 is highly regarded as one of the finest privately-owned country house hotels in North Wales.

We are now looking for a passionate and dedicated waiter/waitress to join on a part-time basis 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:

  • Hourly rate of up to £12.35 per hour.
  • Gratuities shared through Tronc system. .
  • Pension provided through NEST.
  • View the rest of our staff benefits HERE

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!


Careers at Penmaenuchaf

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.