Company:
Penmaenuchaf Hotel
Location: Dolgellau
Closing Date: 06/07/2026
Salary: £46,000 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Description
Sous Chef
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 shared through a Tronc system, currently amounting to appx 4k per annum.
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.
Temporary staff accommodation is available for this position.
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.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £46,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Work Location: In person
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 shared through a Tronc system, currently amounting to appx 4k per annum.
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.
Temporary staff accommodation is available for this position.
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.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £46,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Work Location: In person